templateName

TemplateName is a generic, named template used in templating systems to define a reusable layout or content fragment. It is not tied to a single technology, but serves as a conceptual unit that can be instantiated with different data to produce consistent output.

A typical named template declares one or more placeholders or parameters, defines structural blocks, and may specify rendering rules such as conditional sections or loops. It is designed to be stored once and reused in multiple contexts, with content supplied through a data context or parameter values at render time.

Rendering a template usually involves registering or locating TemplateName within a template repository, providing the appropriate data, and invoking the engine to generate the final output. The template can be included within other templates, extended or overridden by more specific variants, or composed with sub-templates to build complex documents or pages.

Syntax and semantics for TemplateName vary by templating engine. Some systems use explicit parameter lists or context objects; others rely on named blocks, slots, or partials. Common patterns include including TemplateName with a data object, extending a base template and overriding blocks, and passing arguments to customize content while preserving structure.

Applications for named templates include content management, email generation, static site generation, and code scaffolding. They help enforce a consistent look and behavior across materials, reduce duplication, and simplify maintenance by isolating structure from data.

See also: template engine, partial, block, inheritance, placeholder, data binding.