I began using the Expresso framework about 4 or 5 months ago, and have
contributed some code for new functionality as well. I have tried many
different Java Servlet / JSP frameworks over the last year or so, and I have
found Expresso to be one of the best. The framework has very broad support
for common services such as logging, security, messaging, event
notification, database persistence, and job scheduling. The database
persistence layer is very solid. If you are like me, you try not to reinvent
the wheel by writing these base services for each new project. Expresso has
a very solid code base which lets you get right to the business rules and
logic development.
Expresso is different then some of the other frameworks that I have tried
that are focused more on presentation schemes like templating and less on
base services. Expresso is primarily presentation independent. You can use
either JSP's, servlets, or conceivable any other presentation method.
However, I think most people will opt to use the "standard" servlets and
JSP's that come with the framework for administrative tasks, and will
develop custom JSP's for client presentation. Expresso has a unique concept
of a web "transaction", which includes input, output, and action objects.
These transaction objects allow you clearly define and secure interactions
between the system and the user, and allow you to keep the JSP's relatively
free of code. I will admit that there is a learning curve to get past when
you first start developing web applications this way, but once you get the
hang of it you will see the benefits.
I am not affiliated with Javacorporate in any way. I downloaded the code,
began to use it, and have contributed code to parts of the framework that I
wanted to improve. Download the source and check it out. The documentation
is good, and the code is clearly commented.
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Adam Rossi
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kito Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 5:47 PM
Subject: Expresso
> I just searched the archives and was unable to find anyone talking about
> Expresso who wasn't affiliated with Javacorporate. Has anyone out there
> used it? Any stories?
>
> <<KM>>
>
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