SUMMARY:   This course provides the experienced server-side Java developer with complete coverage and hands-on practice using the latest Jakarta Struts features. Students will learn the various Struts tag libraries and the components that provide the architectural framework. The course concludes with a discussion and exercise in developing Java Server Page custom tags and tag libraries. The students will finish by building a complete Struts-based web application. Hands-on labs reinforce the lecture topics while providing practical experience. Emphasis is placed on the Struts features while not relying heavily on RAD/WSAD to complete tasks. After participants understand how Struts works, special Struts features inherent to RAD/WSAD are examined in more detail. AUDIENCE:   This course is designed for experienced developers familiar with HTML and Java with previous exposure to Servlets, and Java Server Pages. PREREQUISITES:   Java Programming Language Basics, HTML, knowledge of JSP and Servlet Basics are required. This course is not recommended for students who have no server-side development experience. DURATION:   4 Days APPROACH:   This course is lecture with hands-on labs for reinforcement. OBJECTIVES:   Configure the Struts framework within a web application Utilize the bean, html, logic, and nested tag libraries Implement the new Struts declarative exception handling system Integrate DynaActionForm beans and use the Struts Validator Create JSP custom tags and integrate them into the web application COURSE CONTENT:   Model-View-Controller Architecture Introducing the Struts Framework RAD/WSAD Overview The Controller Components The Model Components The View Components Debugging in RAD/WSADt Advanced Struts Topics Custom JSP Tag Development Problem Determination and Performance Detailed Lab Instructions KW/05