Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects (Practical Projects)

TITLE : Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects (Practical Projects) (Paperback)
AUTHOR : by Ian Roughley (Author)
PUBLISHER : Apress publisher
ISBN : 1590599039
EDITION : 1st
PUB DATE : November 16, 2007
LANGUAGE : English
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.
URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1590599039/