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Oorian vs JSF: Breaking Free from Complexity

Why developers are moving from JSF to more modern alternatives like Oorian.

M. WarbleAugust 20, 20261 min read
Oorian vs JSF: Breaking Free from Complexity

JavaServer Faces (JSF) has been part of Java EE for years, but its complexity has frustrated developers. Here's how Oorian offers a simpler path.

The JSF Pain Points

  • Complex lifecycle with multiple phases
  • XHTML templates with JSF tags
  • Verbose backing bean configuration
  • Confusing scope management

Oorian's Simplicity

  • Straightforward request handling
  • Pure Java—no templates
  • Simple page classes
  • Natural Java scope (instance variables)

Code Comparison

A simple form requires 3 files in JSF (XHTML, backing bean, faces-config). In Oorian, it's a single Java class.

Conclusion

JSF's complexity is legendary. Oorian offers a simpler, more intuitive approach while providing better UI components through its wrapper libraries.

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