Convert Javascript component to JSF 2.0 component

Question

i want to convert a Javascript component to JSF 2.0 Component . I have created simple JSF 2.0 custom components now i want to convert complex JScript component to JSF. I know i have to write my own Component Classes,Renderers,TagHandlers,EventListeners etc but i don't know how to start it. any help will by appreciated.

Answer 1

You don't need to convert it , you just need to integrate an existing js/jquery component into JSF reusable one, primefaces did a great work with integrating existing jquery components into a reusable JSF components , so INMO you can go and take a look at primefaces source code to get the general idea... primefaces-3.4.1-sources.jar

For example take a look at this COLOR PICKER - JQUERY PLUGIN

Here its on primefaces showcase Color Picker

Look for its implementation in primefaces primefaces-3.4.1-sources\\org\\primefaces\\component\\colorpicker

Also look at the primefaces-3.4.1-sources\\META-INF\\resources\\primefaces\\colorpicker

I think this could give you some hints...