In the world of modern web development, creating dynamic, data-driven websites efficiently is a constant challenge. Template engines have emerged as a crucial tool in a developer's toolkit, streamlining the process of generating HTML content dynamically. This article explores what template engines are, how they work, their benefits, and the most popular options available today.
Generating dynamic PDFs with custom content and professional formatting is a common challenge for Java developers. While PDF is the go-to format for official documentation, creating these documents programmatically requires specialized tools and techniques. The combination of iText's PDF processing capabilities with FreeMarker's template engine offers a powerful solution to this challenge. This tutorial demonstrates how to implement a complete PDF generation system that transforms HTML templates into polished PDF documents with custom data.