Description

Apache Struts has long provided Java developers with a powerful framework for building extensible, maintainable web applications. Yet the 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 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