🚀 Welcome to the Struts 2 tutorial! This guide will help you master the key concepts and features of the Struts 2 framework.
What is Struts 2?
Struts 2 is a powerful MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework for building Java web applications. It simplifies the development process by providing a structured approach to handling requests, managing data, and rendering views.
Key Features
- 📌 Convention over Configuration
- 🧩 Flexible Plugin Architecture
- 🕹️ Support for AJAX and REST
- 📁 Easy Integration with other Java EE technologies
Getting Started
- Install Maven to manage dependencies
- Create a new project using the Struts 2 archetype
- Configure
struts.xml
for action mappings - Extend
ActionSupport
for custom logic
Resources
Tips for Success
- Use
@Action
annotations for cleaner code - Leverage OGNL (Object-Graph Navigation Language) for dynamic expressions
- Explore the Struts 2 Showcase for live examples
Common Use Cases
- 📊 Building dynamic web forms
- 📈 Creating RESTful APIs
- 🧩 Implementing custom interceptors
For advanced topics, check out Struts 2 Advanced Tutorials! 🚀