java - JSP set javascript variable without hidden input -

i'm looking better way set javascript variable in jsp. not hidden inputs transfer data javascript. there better solution can think of?

currently on project, javascript variables handled via jsp in fashion:

<input id="javavalue" type="number" value="${java_variable}" class="hidden"> 

where in javascript (jquery) following:

var valuefromserver = $("#javavalue").val(); 

however, feel approach kinda... inelegant. causes problem way project handles 508 compliance, wave pick on these fields, , developers required add labels them. i'm looking better way. i'm aware of setting variables in own mini script tag so:

<script> value=${java_variable} </script>

are there drawbacks i'm not seeing approach? seems cleanest , most-simple solution.

i'm aware can set them directly on model , grabbing using jquery. seems better approach option 1, there limitations or problems arise type of approach?:

<span id="javavalue" data-value=${java_variable}>

does else have ideas/opinions on these approaches?

you set global variable directly below.

 <script>      var date = '<%= new date().tostring() %>';      console.log(date);  <script>