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The java like hyperlinking should work at least for: 1) html links where possible (<%@include%>,<a href=""> etc..) 2) java code in scriptlets "may work": 3) java beans linking (<jsp:useBean/>) 4) custonm tags linking (to tagfiles or tlds) Add more if you have something useful on your mind please.
5. JSTL expressions <c:out value="${foo.bar}" /> and <td>${foo.bar}</td>, should be treated like <%= foo.getBar () %> where possible.
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