Java for the Web Server - Pantheon Systems, Inc.

Pantheon Systems, Inc.
The Object Technology Company

Advanced Topics in Struts
Using Jakarta Struts in High Gear

Duration: 1 day

Class Size: Up to 12 students

Prerequisites:Essential - Knowledge of basic Struts, JSP, JSTL and Servlets to the level covered by Pantheon's Java for the Webserver course. Useful: Knowledge of EJB's, as covered by Pantheon's EJB course, Design Patterns as covered by Pantheon's OO Design Patterns course

Who should attend?
Database and internet software developers, web application designers, webmasters.

What will you learn? :

Greater understanding of Struts usage, and best practices.
Use of Struts Tiles.
Design patterns commonly employed in Struts programs.
Hands-on experience applying advanced Struts concepts.

Course Contents

A Quick Review of Struts
A brief 'get everyone on the same page' review.
The Struts App Revisited - Common Design Patterns
Insights into Struts app design, and understanding of the design patterns involved.
Using Struts Validators
Why Validators? Getting a validator framework. Using an ActionForm with a Validator. Using Validators and Custom JSP tags.
Struts and EJB's
Using Struts with EJB's - ideas and execution.
Using Tiles
Using Tiles. Concept and implementation. The Struts Tiles tags. Using Tiles for flexible design.
Performance
Factors in Struts performance. Struts Testing. Useful tips.
Review and Conclusion

Advanced Struts is a seminar-format course complemented by point-labs, intended to get the student thoroughly familiar with writing web server applications in Struts using best practices from the industry.