HTML and CSS Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 9-1.
Optional PrimeFaces Libraries
Library
Features
itext version 2.1.7
DataExporter (PDF)
Apache poi version 3.7
DataExporter (Excel)
Rome version 1.9
FeedReader
Commons file upload version 1.2.1
Commons io version 1.4
FileUpload
Component Overview
PrimeFaces has more than 100 UI components that can be used in order to create rich Web 2.0 applications. Going
into the details of these components is outside the scope of this topic. However, we will give a short listing for these
components in Table
9-2
for your reference, sorted alphabetically according to PrimeFaces documentation.
Table 9-2.
PrimeFaces Components Overview
Component
Description
AccordionPanel
AccordionPanel is a container component that displays content in stacked format.
AutoComplete
AutoComplete provides live suggestions while an input is being typed.
BreadCrumb
Breadcrumb is a navigation component that provides contextual information about page
hierarchy in the workflow.
Button
Button is an extension to the standard h:button component with skinning capabilities.
Calendar
Calendar is an input component used to select a date featuring display modes, paging,
localization, Ajax selection, and more.
Captcha
Captcha is a form validation component based on Recaptcha API.
Carousel
Carousel is a multipurpose component to display a set of data or general content with
slide effects.
Chart
Chart is used to display graphical data. There are various chart types like pie, bar, line,
and more.
Clock
Clock displays server or client date/time live.
Color Picker
ColorPicker is an input component with a color palette.
CommandButton
CommandButton is an extended version of standard commandButton with Ajax and
theming capabilities.
CommandLink
CommandLink extends standard JSF commandLink with Ajax capabilities.
ConfirmDialog:
ConfirmDialog is a replacement to the legacy JavaScript confirmation box. Skinning,
customization, and avoiding pop-up blockers are notable advantages over classic
JavaScript confirmation.
ContextMenu
ContextMenu provides an overlay menu displayed on mouse right-click event.
Dashboard
Dashboard provides a portal-like layout with drag-and-drop-based reorder capabilities.
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