Struts 2 Black Book brings to you a detailed discussion on Web application development by using Struts 2 Framework. Targeting beginner to advance level readers, this book begins with an introduction to Struts 2 and describes its evolutions as a new Web Application Framework. It covers various concepts supported by Struts 2, such as Interceptors, Results, Validators, Generic and UI Tags and Plugins. The book also describes the benefits of these concepts and different ways of implementing them. In addition, the book discusses various components created and configured in Struts 2 Framework based web application. The book also covers the architecture and implementation changed in Struts 2 from Struts 1. The book describes the process of migrating a Struts 1 application to a Struts 2 based application, and a lot more.

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The original Struts project revolutionized Java web development and its rapid adoption resulted in the thousands of Struts-based applications deployed worldwide. Keeping pace with new ideas and trends, Apache Struts 2 has emerged as the product of a merger between the Apache Struts and OpenSymphony WebWork projects, united in their goal to develop an easy-to-use yet feature-rich framework. Struts 2 represents a revolution in design and ease of use when compared to classic Struts. It adds exciting and powerful features such as a plugin framework, JavaServer Faces integration, and XML-free configuration. Struts 2 In Action introduces the Apache Struts 2 web application framework and shows you how to quickly develop professional, production-ready modern web applications. Written by Don Brown, one of the leading developers of Struts 2, Chad Davis, a passionate Struts 2 developer, along with Scott Stanlick, this book gently walks you through the key features of Struts 2 in example-driven, easy-to-digest sections. Struts 2 in Action delivers accurate, seasoned information that can immediately be put to work. This book is designed for working Java web developers-especially those with some background in Struts 1 or WebWork. The core content, covering key framework components such as Actions, Results, and Interceptors, includes new features like the annotation-based configuration options. You'll find chapters on Struts 2 plugins, FreeMarker, and migration from Struts 1 and WebWork 2. Finally, new topics such as the Ajax tags, Spring Framework integration, and configuration by convention give familiar subjects new depth. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.