The Tag Library Descriptor File

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A tag library descriptor file , abbreviated as TLD, is an XML file that describes a tag library. A JSP container uses the TLD file to interpret pages that include taglib directives referring to that tag library. The TLD file contains:

The TLD file is generated when you create a custom tag library. You can then use the Taglib Customizer dialog boxes to edit the elements of the TLD file or edit the TLD file directly in the Source Editor. You will need to do this for certain advanced features of the JSP 1.2 specification, including adding validator classes. If you edit the TLD file directly, no validation is performed on your edits.

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Custom Tag Libraries
Creating Custom Tag Libraries

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