QWeb Converter

About This Tool

QWeb Converter is a domain-specific transformation tool for developers and template authors who work with QWeb dialects. It accepts a source document written in one dialect and outputs an equivalent document in a target dialect, preserving structure, placeholders, and basic semantics where possible. The tool is designed for teams migrating legacy templates, combining multi-dialect templates in a single project, or validating cross-dialect compatibility for testing. By focusing on dialect-to-dialect mapping rather than generic code translation, it minimizes manual rewrites and reduces the risk of syntax drift.
Conceptually, the tool performs a staged conversion: input parsing, dialect detection, token mapping, and output generation. It relies on a dialect map that defines how tokens, interpolation syntax, and block constructs translate between dialects. Optional features allow preserving whitespace and comments, while diagnostics report unsupported constructs or ambiguous mappings. Batch operations enable processing multiple files, with per-file results and centralized logs to guide fixes.
Unique value lies in explicit QWeb flavor support, built-in validation, and granular control over placeholders and expressions. Use cases include template modernization, cross-project refactoring, and template testing in CI pipelines. Core features include configurable source/target dialects, optional whitespace and comment handling, detailed diagnostics, and batch conversion workflows. The tool targets web teams, content engineers, and platform developers working with template-driven interfaces and aims to improve reliability and maintainability of templating across environments.

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