- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.; annotated edition edition (1 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0072256591
- ISBN-13: 978-0072256598
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.8 x 2.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,808,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Awaken your Java programming skills by learning to apply the Struts framework. Get a fresh approach to learning Struts with a book that gives you a hands-on approach and step-by-step examples that successfully illustrate each topic. Follow along and create Web and Struts applications. Master view, model, and controller creation, and learn the Struts HTML, bean, and logic tags. Type or download program-ready examples to build and deploy a wide range of Struts applications.
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Fundamentals Made Easy Covers Struts 1.2
Create powerful Web applications with Struts, the dynamic application framework built for online Java programming. Through hands-on examples you'll quickly learn Struts basics working in the MVC architecture, handling user input, and using Struts actions and tag libraries. Then, you'll find coverage of the Struts Validator framework, Tiles, and Eclipse the most popular Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Start taking advantage of the all the powerful development features available in Struts right away.
Designed for Easy Learning:
-Modules Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning
-Critical Skills Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module
-Mastery Checks End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
-Ask the Experts Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
-Progress Checks Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
-Annotated Syntax Example code annotated with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
Steven Holzner is an award-winning author of more than 80 computing books, and a former contributing editor for PC Magazine. He is an expert in Struts, Java, and online programming.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great tutorial, not much of a reference though
15 Aug 2004
Format:Paperback
I've been playing with Struts ever since 1.0 came out. However, I haven't worked with Struts on anything more than simple applications, which made this book sound like a perfect match for my needs. Especially as it covers Struts 1.2 (beta).
Mister Holzner does a great job explaining certain things that many other resources seem to omit, assuming that the reader can figure it out on her own (often by reading source code). In general, the book's contents feels like a good match for the book's stated target audience.
The negative remarks I wrote down while going through the chapters included a lot of tiny issues like not explaining all attributes (even with a one-sentence mention) of the action mappings in a Struts configuration file. Also, it was weird to be taught how one uses "javac" -- the book clearly states that working knowledge of Java is assumed.
Furthermore, many example code snippets in the book use horrible package and class names such as "ch03.ch03_05", which makes it unnecessarily difficult to keep track of which file is which. Also, the decision to employ a custom taglib, <ch03:toppings/>, just to set up a list of items for testing when a simple scriptlet would do?
Regardless of me whining about the smaller issues, I'd say "Struts: Essential Skills" is a great learning resource for Struts. It's far from sufficient as a reference, but I've never seen as effective a Struts tutorial than this.
Mister Holzner does a great job explaining certain things that many other resources seem to omit, assuming that the reader can figure it out on her own (often by reading source code). In general, the book's contents feels like a good match for the book's stated target audience.
The negative remarks I wrote down while going through the chapters included a lot of tiny issues like not explaining all attributes (even with a one-sentence mention) of the action mappings in a Struts configuration file. Also, it was weird to be taught how one uses "javac" -- the book clearly states that working knowledge of Java is assumed.
Furthermore, many example code snippets in the book use horrible package and class names such as "ch03.ch03_05", which makes it unnecessarily difficult to keep track of which file is which. Also, the decision to employ a custom taglib, <ch03:toppings/>, just to set up a list of items for testing when a simple scriptlet would do?
Regardless of me whining about the smaller issues, I'd say "Struts: Essential Skills" is a great learning resource for Struts. It's far from sufficient as a reference, but I've never seen as effective a Struts tutorial than this.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Can the examples be any more Confusing???
28 July 2005
Format:Paperback
This book must have been rushed to market. Normally, I buy a tech book and count the examples to get me through the more complicated material. I find it easier to simply read the code sometimes vs spending my time reading what the author has to say. Well, with Struts Essentials that isn't an option. The examples are horribly confusing.
For each sample app the author just used a naming scheme of chapter number and then he adds an incrementing number at the end of the chapter name to get the class/file name.
The index page would be ch04_01.jsp. An Action class would be ch04_02.java. A form would be ch04_03.java. And a results jsp page would be ch04_04.jsp.
What a bad idea. So then try to imagine learning how to tie the Struts concepts together with writing a struts-config.xml. It's very ugly and so very confusing.
Insult to injury, I've found a number or errata but there isn't anywhere on the books site to let the author/publisher know.
Buy a different book.
For each sample app the author just used a naming scheme of chapter number and then he adds an incrementing number at the end of the chapter name to get the class/file name.
The index page would be ch04_01.jsp. An Action class would be ch04_02.java. A form would be ch04_03.java. And a results jsp page would be ch04_04.jsp.
What a bad idea. So then try to imagine learning how to tie the Struts concepts together with writing a struts-config.xml. It's very ugly and so very confusing.
Insult to injury, I've found a number or errata but there isn't anywhere on the books site to let the author/publisher know.
Buy a different book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great book on Struts
11 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book cut through the mysteries of Struts for me. Very helpful and clear. It's written step by step, with code that increments, and that worked perfectly for me.
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