Conclusions

Struts is a "Web Application Framework" that helps you go further faster when developing applications for which the client is a browser. It enables you to build better applications by letting you take advantage of best practices put together by some of the best programmers in the world.

A framework is a collection of software and methods used to speed application development. Web application structure and format are formally governed by the Java Servlet and J2EE specifications.

The Struts framework is based on a Model-View-Controller architecture. The Model provides an internal representation of the data. The View displays data without incorporating significant business logic. The Controller determines what processing to perform and what steps to take next .

The Struts tag libraries are used to build Struts Views. The libraries' JSP custom tags provide a high level of functionality while making the Views more readable and easier to maintain.

Struts has matured and is now in wide use all over the world. The Struts user community has grown at a fantastic rate. Many complementary applications are now available for use with Struts and many dedicated developers have made contributions. Craig McClanahan has been the primary architect and visionary behind Struts.

The growing adoption of frameworks for development and of browser-based applications in general will continue to contribute to the rapid development and acceptance of Struts.

Get ready to go further faster. Welcome to Struts!