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Description

Anakia may be simpler to grasp than XSL while still offering comparable functionality. There's no need to wrestle with complicated <xsl:> tags; instead, you can focus on utilizing the provided Context objects, JDOM, and the straightforward directives from Velocity. Additionally, Anakia appears to deliver significantly faster performance than Xalan's XSL processor when generating web pages. For instance, it can produce 23 pages in just 7-8 seconds on a PIII 500mhz system running Win98 and JDK 1.3 with client Hotspot, whereas a similar setup using Ant's <style> task takes about 14-15 seconds, resulting in nearly double the speed. Anakia, designed to succeed Stylebook—which was originally used for creating consistent, static web pages—is particularly well-suited for documentation and project websites, exemplified by those hosted on www.apache.org and jakarta.apache.org. Although it is tailored for specific tasks, it sacrifices some of the additional capabilities found in XSL, making it an efficient choice for targeted web development needs. Ultimately, Anakia serves as an effective tool for those looking for simplicity without compromising essential features.

Description

When utilizing Velocity in web development, web designers can collaborate concurrently with Java developers to create websites that align with the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, allowing designers to concentrate on crafting visually appealing sites while programmers dedicate their efforts to producing high-quality code. By effectively separating Java logic from web pages, Velocity enhances the maintainability of websites over time and serves as a robust alternative to Java Server Pages (JSPs) or PHP. The flexibility of Velocity extends far beyond web applications; it can also generate formats like SQL, PostScript, and XML from templates, showcasing its versatility. It can function as an independent tool for producing source code and reports or be integrated seamlessly into other systems. Moreover, Velocity offers templating services for various web frameworks, providing a view engine that supports the development of web applications following a genuine MVC approach. This dual functionality not only expedites the development process but also ensures a cleaner separation of concerns.

API Access

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API Access

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Integrations

Apache NetBeans No 
CertSecure Manager Yes 
Codacy No 
IntelliJ IDEA No 
Shopamine No 

Integrations

Apache NetBeans Yes 
CertSecure Manager No 
Codacy Yes 
IntelliJ IDEA Yes 
Shopamine Yes 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

velocity.apache.org/anakia/1.0/

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

velocity.apache.org

Product Features

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

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