UtilBean.java

/*
 * UtilBean.java
 *
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 * Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Per Cederberg. All rights reserved.
 */

package org.liquidsite.app.template;

import java.util.Date;

import org.liquidsite.core.content.User;

/**
 * A utility template bean. This class is used to provide utility data
 * and functions to the template data model.
 *
 * @author   Per Cederberg, <per at percederberg dot net>
 * @version  1.0
 */
public class UtilBean extends TemplateBean {

    /**
     * Creates a new utility bean.
     */
    UtilBean() {
        super(null);
    }

    /**
     * Returns the current date and time.
     *
     * @return the current date and time
     */
    public Date getCurrentTime() {
        return new Date();
    }

    /**
     * Returns a new random password. The generated password can be
     * used for various types of authentication.
     *
     * @return the new random password
     */
    public String getRandomPassword() {
        return User.generatePassword();
    }
}