Eclipse plugins that use web.xml well

I'm finding JSP development to be less efficient than it could otherwise be, based on my current configuration of Eclipse plugins. What Eclipse plugins do you recommend for web application development that really make good use of web.xml?

- What I mean by that is when you add a <servlet-mapping> to web.xml, it makes sure there's a corresponding <servlet> element, and vice-versa.

- When you CTRL+click on a servlet class name, it takes you to that class.

- When you include a servlet class name that doesn't exist, CTRL+1 gives you the option to create it.

- When you create a new servlet class in your project, it prompts you to automatically add a default mapping in your web.xml.

- And all the other time-saving features that Eclipse is so good at doing...

Is there something that already exists that has this level of functionality with web.xml, or will it remain just a dream? Perhaps someone here could provide their thoughts on WTP (WST or JST), Lomboz, MyEclipse, and all the other Eclipse plugins.

[1069 byte] By [lightbulb4321a] at [2007-11-27 7:07:16]
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Hi, in my previous company we were required to use MyEclipse. It seems to work well and updates the web.xml files aswell as providing editors for .jsp .xml etc.... The main flaw is that you have to pay. All of the functionality which is provided by MyEclipse can be found (after many minutes of googling) and manually entered into eclipse. The biggest bonus of this is it is open-source (normally) but the plugins may not look as pretty? I think WTP includes the features which allow creation of servlets etc.. and can be used quite easily?

The main thing is can you be bothered to search for the individual plugins or do you want an easy one click download (which involves payment)?

Hope that helps.

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