In your situation, you probably want to have a look at Struts Shale and Java Server Faces. JSF is similar to .NET.
* http://struts.apache.org/shale/index.html * http://jsfcentral.com/ Shale is still pre-1.0, but I understand the essential features are in the nightly build. Meanwhile, some of us are starting to collect information about the various Java frameworks here: * http://opensource2.atlassian.com/confluence/oss/display/WAG/Home -- HTH, Ted. http://www.husted.com/poe/ On 11/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I realize that this is not the most unbiased group : ) but it seems to be > a very sensible and well behaved (no nasty name calling like you find on > some other groups). So I'm hoping not to get beat up when I ask this. > > We have been using Struts for about 4 years now and we've never updated.. > Don't ask why! > > Anyway, now we're moving to a new J2EE development environment and trying > to decide how to build apps going forward Struts is the logical choice > because we know it. However, one of the big issues we have with Struts > right now is that it still involves a lot of things to be done "by hand". I > don't mind but management keeps coming back at us with "how come the .NET > group can crank out the webapps so much faster? Why do you have to build > all these common components? Why does it take so long? blah, blah, blah" > > I know that part of the problem is that we're on such an old version of > Struts. I also know that there are a ton of Java (Struts, JSF, Spring, > Turbine, Tapestry, Cocoon, ) frameworks and tools out there. Since this is > a good time to make a change (upgrade or switch) I want to make sure we > don't make the wrong choice. But I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with > everything out there. How does one pick? Once you commit to one it's not > easy to change. > > I know some will come back with "it depends on your situation and > experience" I understand that. Obviously, Struts has an advantage because > our are comfortable with it. > > I'm sure there are tools that make development (especially the Visual part > of the MVC) quicker in java but I am having a hard time sifting thru > everything to find them > > Has anyone seen any good comprehensive reviews/investigations of the > various frameworks? > > Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. > > Sorry for the long rambling message. > > David --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
