Is the Spring:Bind tag needed for display only data?

[Kim Kantola]

Hello,
I have a page in my app that is displaying data only, there is no data input there. Does this mean I do not need to use Spring:Bind tags? I am trying to figure out if these are only needed for the case when a user may edit/enter data on the page, so that error messages can be reached. I have the following code in my jsp, which works fine without the bind tag:

<td  ><c:out value="${command.patLastName}"/></td>

I am just wondering if there is another reason I might want to use it. I am having trouble finding this "why" info online and in my Spring book, I know how to use the tag, just not sure if I always SHOULD use it.
Thanks !
Kim

[Hong Anderson]

No need.

[Kim Kantola]

Thank you!