Use StringTemplate with Grails domain class as model

Question

Can I use Grails Domain Classes as Model for ST (StringTemplate) library.

eg

String content = "Hello {personInstance.first_name}!"
char startChar = '{'
char endChar = '}'
ST st = new ST(content, startChar, endChar)
st.add("personInstance", personInstance)
st.render()

What I get back from the render is simply "Hello ". Should that work or do I need to write an adapter to use Grails Domain classes as Model for ST?

Answer 1

Without seeing your Person domainClass, I ques you meant {personInstance.firstName} instead of {personInstance.first_name}. ST supports accessing properties.