JSTL makes it simple to integrate programming logic with HTML tags, creating code that is easier to read, reuse, and maintain. JSTL can control conditional processing, access SQL and XML data, and allow you to incorporate other Internet resources into your own site. Plus, JSP's new expression language (EL) allows you to further manipulate application data. JSTL Kick Start will get you started with JSTL quickly. It includes dozens of real-world examples demonstrating common JSTL use, including a complete message forum application. See how the forum is built and then extend it for Spanish or Chinese users with JSTL internationalization tags. Finally, build your own custom tag libraries to further enhance your JSP development.