Apache Struts has long provided Java developers with a powerful framework for building extensible, maintainable web applications. Yet the latest version 2 release takes developers’ capabilities to the next level, having integrated Ajax support, the ability to easily integration with the Spring framework, and the ability to take full advantage of POJOs. Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects shows you how to capitalize upon these new features to build next–generation web applications that both enthrall and empower your users.
Gain an in–depth understanding of the Struts framework, with special attention paid to key version 2 features.
Learn how to take advantage of Web 2.0 concepts alongside Struts 2 to build next–generation web sites.
Follow along with the introduction of important concepts and development techniques by way of a web site project closely resembling what you might encounter in any enterprise environment.
What you’ll learn
Build a practical Struts 2 Web 2.0–enabled application project from the ground up.
Enable participation by manipulating data.
Share data by implementing powerful search utilities.
Syndicate web content created using RSS and REST.
Discover advanced features available in Struts 2 web framework.
Integrate Ajax frameworks to produce user–friendly, responsive interfaces.
Integrate and use Struts 2 with other frameworks such as Spring to form a broader enterprise Java application stack.
Who is this book for?
Developers who want a hands–on practical book demonstrating how Web 2.0 features are implemented in Struts 2. The audience could range from beginner to advanced, as the configuration and basic framework usage will be explained, as well as the advanced extension features.
The book would also appeal to developers who wish to understand the Web 2.0 development paradigm from an implementation standpoint.
About the Apress Practical Series
The Practical series from Apress is your best choice for getting the job done, period. From professional to expert, this series lets you apply project–motivated templates (or frameworks) step by step in a very direct, practical, and efficient manner toward current real–world projects that may be sitting on your desk. So whatever your career goal, Apress can be your trusted guide to take you where you want to go on your IT career empowerment path.
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Customer Reviews
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Rating: - This book is very useful
The samples in the book learn you very useful information about the Struts 2. You can download the sample codes. Futhermore you are immediately able to use them in your applications. Then you feel as you are at very good point to go forward into the details of the Struts 2.
Rating: - walkthrough of developing a struts2 app
"Practical Apache Struts2 Web 2.0 Projects" walks you through developing an app in Struts2. It includes use cases, iterations, a build process and some unit tests.
A number of other reviews correctly point out this book is not for beginners. You should be familiar with MVC before starting out. This was ok as I wasn't expecting an "intro to struts 2" book based on the title. The author includes a section on Hibernate bare essentials to get readers with different experience on the ... Read More
Rating: - Much better than expected...
I was extremely disappointed in the authors other struts 2 book; and was planning to avoid this one, but all the other stuts 2 books kept slipping their date, so I picked this one up on a whim.
I'm rather surprised by the negative reviews people are giving it, as I found it a very useful book. Yes the title is a little hokey and the content only pays lip-service to Web 2.0 aspects. I have been working on my own personal projects in Struts 2 for a few months so I wasn't a complete novice ... Read More
Rating: - sprinkling of useful information
Like others said its not for beginners. However, that doesn't make it a bad book. If you are looking for guide for going to struts 1 to 2, this book is not it. With that said, if you are a webwork developer or already have a handle on the Struts 2 basics this book does provide some nice samples. It provides a nice sampling of how to integrate with some of the plugins that have been added over the last year. (zero config, wild cards in configuration, gwt, hibernate, spring, security). You may already ... Read More
Rating: - Its not for beginers
Its not for beginners
This book is not good for beginners. Its very hard to follow this book with so many assumptions.
- This book is very useful
- Its not for beginers
