It is not exactly headers/footers. Actually I am developing an API which will be available in all pages, it can be accessed by the link I mentioned earlier.
The question is about how easy my API can be plugged-in or integrated with different applications ? (that why I was not leaning towards any MVC APIs) {sounds little bit too much, expectation on Technology
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Since the Servlet response object contains the HTML of the loading page, I thought it can be edited using the PrintWriter methods [(.write() / .append()) which did not help my purpose] or any other means.
I think I should go for Struts-Tiles or JSF or include in each JSP, I am still open to any other suggestions
Thanks again for your inputs !!