> -----Original Message----- > From: David Graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] === > > > --- Craig McClanahan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I agree with Don's assessment, but wanted to add an FYI > note -- Shale > > does zero-config for #3 (because the mapping between a JSP page and > > the corresponding ViewController is implicit), and doesn't > require #1 > > unless you need it for doing Commons Validator stuff. > > > > Simpler is definitely better. > > But is adding yet another framework to Struts simplifying > anything for the > user or just for us developers? If we add Spring, we would > need to know > the following to write a Struts webapp: > 1. struts-config.xml > 2. validator-rules.xml > 3. spring.xml (or whatever they call the config file) > 4. possibly tiles-config.xml > 5. possibly jsf config files > > How is learning and remembering up to 5 different configuration files > better for the user? If I was put in this position, I would seriously > consider other ways of writing Java webapps.
XML configuration cannot replace traditional programming. You can quote me on that. ==////== XML configuration cannot replace programming -- Peter Pilgrim Operations/IT - Credit Suisse First Boston, 10 South Colonnade, London E14 4QJ, United Kingdom Tel: +44-(0)207-883-4497 ============================================================================== This message is for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you received this message in error please delete it and notify us. If this message was misdirected, CSFB does not waive any confidentiality or privilege. CSFB retains and monitors electronic communications sent through its network. Instructions transmitted over this system are not binding on CSFB until they are confirmed by us. Message transmission is not guaranteed to be secure. ============================================================================== --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
