🚀 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

  1. Install Maven to manage dependencies
  2. Create a new project using the Struts 2 archetype
  3. Configure struts.xml for action mappings
  4. Extend ActionSupport for custom logic
struts_2_framework

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
struts_2_config

Common Use Cases

  • 📊 Building dynamic web forms
  • 📈 Creating RESTful APIs
  • 🧩 Implementing custom interceptors

For advanced topics, check out Struts 2 Advanced Tutorials! 🚀