JavaServer Faces (JSF) is a Java framework that helps developers create web-based user interfaces by providing a component-based approach. It's like the IKEA of web development - you pick your components, snap them together, and pray it all works out in the end.

How to use it in a sentence

• The developer grimaced as he realized the project required using JavaServer Faces (JSF), muttering under his breath, "I'd rather be building microservices in Rust."

• During the daily stand-up, the tech lead announced, "We'll be using JavaServer Faces (JSF) for the new customer portal," causing an audible groan from the team of hipster developers dreaming of single-page apps and serverless functions.

If you actually want to learn more...

• Check out this ancient blog post comparing JavaServer Faces (JSF) to Ruby on Rails, and weep for the poor souls who had to make that decision: Ruby on Rails vs. Java Enterprise

• If you're building a single-page app and want to avoid the pain of JavaServer Faces (JSF), consider these data fetching patterns instead: Data Fetching Patterns in Single-Page Applications

• For a glimpse into the mind of a developer who actually enjoyed using Scala and REST APIs (instead of JavaServer Faces (JSF)), check out this blog post: Building Go Test It: Fun with Scala and REST APIs

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