Creating meta language with Java

Question

guys! I need to create some sort of meta language which I could embed in XML and then parse with Java. For example:

    [if value1>value2 the         


        

Answer 1

It is almost certain that a homemade language would suck, especially in the long run, so don't roll something on your own.

There are several jsp-like frameworks available, maybe one of those would do the trick:

JSTL/JSP EL (Expression Language) in a non JSP (standalone) context