Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects

by Roughley, Ian

• ISBN13: 9781590599037
• ISBN10: 1590599039
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-19
• Publisher: Apress

Summary

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 enthral and empower your users. 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.

Table of Contents

Web 2.0 and Struts2	p. 1
What is Web 2.0?	p. 1
Web Application Development 2.0	p. 5
Using this Book	p. 8
Getting Up and Running	p. 11
The Build Process	p. 11
The Struts2 Starter Application	p. 15
Summary	p. 35
Framework Overview	p. 37
Walking Through a Request-Response	p. 37
Exploring the Core Components	p. 40
Configuring the Elements of the Framework	p. 52
Extending the Framework	p. 67
Summary	p. 69
Application Overview	p. 71
The Application	p. 71
An Agile Development Process	p. 75
Continuous Integration	p. 76
Integrating the Persistence Layer	p. 77
Summary	p. 88
Data Manipulation	p. 89
The Use Case	p. 89
CRUD Functionality	p. 90
The Domain Model	p. 90
The Action Class	p. 98
JSP Templates	p. 116
Input Validation	p. 127
Exception Handling	p. 133
File Uploads	p. 140
Summary	p. 146
Wizards and Workflows	p. 147
The Use Case	p. 147
The Scope Interceptor	p. 150
Summary	p. 178
Security	p. 179
The Use Cases	p. 179
Container-Based Authentication	p. 180
Implementing Acegi	p. 187
Custom Authentication and Authorization	p. 200
Summary	p. 208
Searching and Listings	p. 209
The Use Cases	p. 209
Setting the Stage	p. 210
Search for Events by Name	p. 220
Developing a Search Form	p. 227
Consolidating List Actions	p. 232
Summary	p. 236
Syndication and Integration	p. 237
The Use Case	p. 237
Implementing RSS	p. 238
Consuming the RSS Feed with a Mashup	p. 249
Implementing Web Services	p. 262
Summary	p. 277
Ajax	p. 279
The Use Cases	p. 280
Developing the Supporting Infrastructure	p. 280
Using the ajax Theme	p. 291
Using JavaScript	p. 302
Using the Google Web Toolkit	p. 315
Summary	p. 326
Index	p. 327
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