RE: server-side, java-based validation rules for struts..

[Nick Afshartous]

Cook, Levi writes:
 > IMHO, expressing rules using first class Java objects *can* be just as
 > flexible as defining rules in an XML file. 
 > 
 > The analog to changing a value in an XML file is using a property editor to
 > change values stored in a JavaBean (thus avoiding recompiling). The upside
 > of this approach is simpler integration with visual editors (simply
 > implement a property editor for your form-bean). 

 > Ultimately, I feel this is
 > where your less technical people can begin to contribute more effectivly.
 > The other route requires hand-rolling a visual editor for your XML scheme
 > and/or having your users learn quite a bit about the intricacies of your
 > schema.

Thanks Levi for pointing out that a property editor could be used.
Could one also add new rules and attributes dynamically with a
property editor ?

Maybe the trickiest part for the users would be to learn the
syntax for rule expressions.  In particular how to refer
to object attributes within a rule.  
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        Nick