Question 1

How do I use Sempare Template Engine with the Horse web framework?

Accepted Answer

The README links to a demo repository for Horse integration, showing how to set up routes to render templates with data, typically by passing Delphi records or datasets to template evaluation functions.

Question 2

What Delphi versions does Sempare Template Engine support?

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It supports Delphi XE4 and newer, including versions up to Delphi 12 Athens, as listed in the requirements section, with backward compatibility attempted but limited by syntax features in examples.

Question 3

Sempare Template Engine vs. other Delphi templating libraries like Mustache?

Accepted Answer

Sempare offers more advanced scripting (e.g., loops, conditions) and RTTI integration, while Mustache is logic-less and simpler; choose based on whether you need embedded logic or prefer strict separation.

Question 4

How to create custom functions in Sempare Template Engine?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the 'Custom functions' documentation section, where you define Object Pascal functions and register them with the engine, allowing calls within templates for extended functionality.

Question 5

Does Sempare Template Engine handle JSON data natively?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can dereference JSON objects directly, as mentioned in features, making it suitable for applications working with JSON data sources without manual parsing.

Question 6

What are the performance impacts of max run-time protection?

Accepted Answer

It adds overhead to prevent infinite loops or long-running scripts, which ensures safety but may slow down high-throughput template evaluations, so tune limits based on your needs.

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