Khm... in JSTL if checks for a condition and executes/renders the contents if its true, there is no otherwise statement for it.

The if-else like structure in JSTL is achieved by using choose statement:

<c:choose>
     <c:when test="${user.role == 'member'}">
          <p>Welcome, member!</p>
     </c:when>
     <c:otherwise>
          <p>Welcome, guest!</p>
     </c:otherwise>
</c:choose>