JSP tag is a special XML-like tag used in Java Server Pages to insert Java code into the HTML. It's a way to make your web pages more dynamic without having to write a bunch of Java servlets, because apparently some people find that tedious.

How to use it in a sentence

• I was trying to impress my boss with my web development skills, so I threw in a bunch of JSP tags and hoped he wouldn't notice that the rest of the page was just Lorem Ipsum text.

• "I can't believe they expect me to debug this legacy code," grumbled the developer, staring at a tangled mess of JSP tags and wondering if it was too late to switch careers to goat farming.

If you actually want to learn more...

• JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL) Tutorial - This tutorial covers the basics of using JSTL, a collection of useful JSP tags that can save you from writing a lot of boilerplate code. Perfect for when you want to look productive without actually doing much.

• The JSP Tags That No One Tells You About - This article dives into some of the lesser-known JSP tags that can make your life easier, or at least give you something new to complain about in the break room.

• Why JSP Tags Are Like Your Crazy Ex - A humorous take on why using JSP tags can be like dealing with a crazy ex - you know it's a bad idea, but sometimes you just can't help yourself. Warning: may contain traces of bitterness and regret.

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