shorter way to access context path using EL

[Kantutan Tayo]

is there a shorter (built-in) way to access the context path using EL
i.e. shorter version of ${pageContext.request.contextPath}?
just wondering. because i have too much on my pages. i know it can be done by assigning some constant string = request.getContextPath(), so don't suggest that idea. :\

NOTE: im looking for a built-in method.

[Bear Bibeault]

<c:set var="contextPath" value="${pageContext.request.contextPath}"/>

Now you can use ${contextPath} on the rest of the page.

Otherwise, no.
[ October 07, 2005: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]

[Kantutan Tayo]

yeah, im already doing that. so no other way, eh?

[Bear Bibeault]

Not built in. You could also set up a scoped variable in the controller. Or, since it will be invariant throughout the web app's life cycle, store it as an application-scoped variable at web app startup.