Templatessa

Templatessa is a term used in the field of template-based content generation to describe a design approach and, in some discussions, a family of template-driven systems that emphasize the separation of content from presentation through reusable components. The concept is not tied to a single software project; rather, it appears in theory and practice as a pattern for organizing templates.

The origin of the term is informal. It likely derives from combining “template” with the feminine suffix -essa, used in some tech writings to personify a style or method. It is commonly encountered in discussions about how to compose complex documents and pages from smaller, interchangeable template parts.

Key principles associated with templatessa include declarative templates, parameterization, and component-based composition. Templates declare structure while data fills placeholders. In practice, templatessa promotes the use of blocks or slots for content insertion, template inheritance or composition, and theming to support multiple appearances from the same base templates. Localization and accessibility considerations are often integrated into the design.

Common use cases are content management systems, static site generators, email template systems, and documentation sites, where consistent layouts are essential and content can be reused across pages. Variants may be implemented as language features, library packages, or design patterns, and templatessa serves as a conceptual umbrella for these approaches rather than a single standard.

See also: template engine, templating, component-based design, separation of concerns.