JSP File Naming Conventions

JSP Names

A JSP (file) name should always begin with a lower-case letter. The name may consist of multiple words, in which case the words are placed immediately adjacent and each word commences with an upper-case letter. A JSP name can be just a simple noun or a short sentence. A verb-only JSP name should be avoided, as it does not convey sufficient information to developers. For example:

    perform.jsp

is not as clear as

    performLogin.jsp

In the case of a verb being part of a JSP name, the present tense form should be used, since an action by way of backend processing is implied:

    showAccountDetails.jsp

is preferred over

    showingAccountDetails.jsp