[mod_python] Templating Systems

> 1. Python code executed as part of Template with call outs to get data. (eg PSP)
> 2. Psuedo code executed as part of Template will call outs to get data. (eg Cheetah)
> 3. DOM like object manipulated from outside by Python code (eg HTMLTemplate)
> 4. Template execution populates fields in template from prebuilt dictionary.
> 5. Markup is embedded within actual Python code.
> 
> What sort of system do you prefer to work with? PHP can be likened to
> 1 and 2.

Well I am used to smarty which as close as I can tell is like number 3. 
I was also considering just using XSLT. I have not ever messed with XSLT
but figured it might be a good way to go.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake



> 
> Some system have a cleaner conceptual seperation of view from
> controller (code to populate it), eg., HTMLTemplate, thus allowing third
> party web site design programs to still be used.
> 
> Graham


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