Re: how does tapestry know what model for parameter during onActivate event

It looks at the parameter type: String, Date, Long, and uses the ValueEncoderSource service (ultimately, backed by the TypeCoercer) to find a coercsion from String to the parameter's type. The URL is a string, the values in the extra path are strings, HTTP is all about strings. By implication, if

RE: how does tapestry know what model for parameter during onActivate event

I had a fourth question... 4. how can a developer configure and specify a formal parameter to reliably come in during the onActivate event? Thanks merry christmas