The original Struts project revolutionized Java web development and its rapid adoption resulted in the thousands of Struts-based applications deployed worldwide. Keeping pace with new ideas and trends, Apache Struts 2 has emerged as the product of a merger between the Apache Struts and OpenSymphony Continue
The original Struts project revolutionized Java web development and its rapid adoption resulted in the thousands of Struts-based applications deployed worldwide. Keeping pace with new ideas and trends, Apache Struts 2 has emerged as the product of a merger between the Apache Struts and OpenSymphony WebWork projects, united in their goal to develop an easy-to-use yet feature-rich framework. Struts 2 represents a revolution in design and ease of use when compared to classic Struts. It adds exciting and powerful features such as a plugin framework, JavaServer Faces integration, and XML-free configuration.
Struts 2 In Action introduces the Apache Struts 2 web application framework and shows you how to quickly develop professional, production-ready modern web applications. Written by Don Brown, one of the leading developers of Struts 2, Chad Davis, a passionate Struts 2 developer, along with Scott Stanlick, this book gently walks you through the key features of Struts 2 in example-driven, easy-to-digest sections.
Struts 2 in Action delivers accurate, seasoned information that can immediately be put to work. This book is designed for working Java web developers-especially those with some background in Struts 1 or WebWork. The core content, covering key framework components such as Actions, Results, and Interceptors, includes new features like the annotation-based configuration options. You'll find chapters on Struts 2 plugins, FreeMarker, and migration from Struts 1 and WebWork 2. Finally, new topics such as the Ajax tags, Spring Framework integration, and configuration by convention give familiar subjects new depth.
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Luigi 
A really good book on Struts 2.
The first chapters are merely introductory, albeit fundamental, since they describe the framework general architecture and the motivations behind this structure.
Then there are chapters focused on a single software component of Struts 2, like the actions, t ... (continue)
A really good book on Struts 2.
The first chapters are merely introductory, albeit fundamental, since they describe the framework general architecture and the motivations behind this structure.
Then there are chapters focused on a single software component of Struts 2, like the actions, the interceptors, the OGNL language, the results and more. Each one of these is really well written and detailed.
Lastly, there are chapters centered on the advanced features of the framework; these are a good portion of the book and, even if they are really tangential to the basic knowledge necessary for working with Struts 2, are really useful and full of tips.
The best thing that can be said about this tome is that, more often than not, more than a single book is required for comprehending clearly all the facets on a specific programming language or tool. Fortunately, "Struts 2 In Action" has everything you ever need to know.
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