Strecks (Struts extensions for Java 5) version 1.0 released

2006-10-27 Thread Phil Zoio
I'm pleased to announce the release of Strecks 1.0. Strecks is a set of Java 5-specific extensions to the original Struts framework. Making heavy use of Java 5 annotations, it adds a number of modern features to Struts-based applications, including POJO actions, dependency injection,

Announcement: Strecks (Struts extensions for Java 5) version 1.0 beta 4 released

2006-09-26 Thread Phil Zoio
, although Struts 1.2.x is still supported. Other changes include the implementation of a module-specific strecks.properties file, the action bean lifecycle methods @InitMethod and @CloseMethod, an upgrade of library dependency versions, and a few minor bug fixes. Regards, Phil Zoio iO global

Re: Struts 1.3.x: Using multiple chain configurations

2006-07-18 Thread Phil Zoio
, but if configuration is not easier, then the advantages are much less clear. Phil Joe Germuska wrote: At 9:07 AM +0100 6/30/06, Phil Zoio wrote: Joe, Could Struts 1.3 set up to have a separate chain per module? Phil: I thought we discussed this two weeks ago. In short, the answer is yes

Announcement: Strecks (Struts extensions for Java 5) version 1.0 beta 3 released

2006-07-07 Thread Phil Zoio
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Announcement: Strecks (Struts extensions for Java 5) version 1.0 beta 3 released

2006-07-07 Thread Phil Zoio
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Re: Struts 1.3.x: Using multiple chain configurations

2006-06-30 Thread Phil Zoio
in memory per chain. Any module would by default get the basic pre-supplied chain configuration. However, you would be able to override this using a web.xml entry in the same way that you set up modules. Phil Joe Germuska wrote: At 9:09 PM +0100 6/14/06, Phil Zoio wrote: I can't comment

Re: Struts 1.3.x: Using multiple chain configurations

2006-06-14 Thread Phil Zoio
for the interests of consistency with previous versions, especially if the 1.2 request processor has been earmarked for deprecation. Phil Joe Germuska wrote: At 9:23 PM +0100 6/13/06, Phil Zoio wrote: Is it possible to have multiple chain configurations for the same Struts 1.3 app

Re: Struts 1.3.x: Using multiple chain configurations

2006-06-14 Thread Phil Zoio
Joe Germuska wrote: At 9:09 PM +0100 6/14/06, Phil Zoio wrote: I can't comment on how people are actually using it, but changing the request processor workflow on a per module basis is quite easy with Struts 1.2. Assuming that this is something which some people are doing, then it would

Struts 1.3.x: Using multiple chain configurations

2006-06-13 Thread Phil Zoio
Is it possible to have multiple chain configurations for the same Struts 1.3 app. For example, can you configure one module to use tiles and another to not do so? Regards, Phil Zoio - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Some comments questions on Struts 1.3 chain Strecks

2006-06-09 Thread Phil Zoio
Joe - Thanks for the detailed reply. While supporting Spring integration is very important with Strecks, I took the decision to avoid using Spring to configure the framework extensions - I've wanted to limit dependencies to those already present in Struts. Regards, Phil Joe Germuska wrote:

Some comments questions on Struts 1.3 chain Strecks

2006-06-08 Thread Phil Zoio
, and allow these services to be added via the chain config file. (I suppose I should be addressing this to the chain developers mailing list, although I suspect that most of the chain developers are on this list as well). Also - when is Struts 1.3 expected to go GA? Regards, Phil Zoio http

Strecks Java 5 Extensions for Struts - version 1.0 beta 2 released

2006-05-20 Thread Phil Zoio
I'm pleased to announce the release of Strecks-1.0 beta 2 (see http://strecks.sourceforge.net/). Strecks is a set of extensions to Struts which leverage the power of Java 5 specific features to allow for more productive, streamlined Struts application development. Strecks is built on the

Re: SAF2 Support for Java 1.4

2006-05-11 Thread Phil Zoio
This could also be very useful for Strecks (www.strecks.org), which has various extensions to Struts designed to work purely in a 1.5 environment. I'll try it out and let you know how I get on. Phil Don Brown wrote: This is great news! Thanks for the detailed writeup, as it is very

Re: [action][Proposal] Architecture plan for Struts Action 2.0

2006-05-05 Thread Phil Zoio
Michael Jouravlev wrote: On 5/5/06, Frank W. Zammetti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the existing branches can continue to develop, then the community is not hurt by breaking compatibility, they are actually HELPED because the merger yields a much greater value in the end, and people will

Announcement: Strecks (Java 5 Extensions for Struts) - 1.0-beta-1 released

2006-04-22 Thread Phil Zoio
I'm pleased to announce the release of Strecks 1.0-beta-1. Strecks (which stands for Struts Extensions), is built on the latest general availability Struts 1.2 code base, currently 1.2.9. Strecks contains a range of features aimed to streamline the Struts programming model. These include

Strecks 1.0-alpha-1 released

2006-04-13 Thread Phil Zoio
I'm pleased to announce the first public release of Strecks, a set of open source extensions to the Struts framework aimed at Java 5 users. Strecks (which stands for Struts Extensions) is built on the existing Struts 1.2 code base. Strecks contains a range of features aimed to streamline the

Re: [OT] What can I do?

2006-03-20 Thread Phil Zoio
. Phil Ted Husted wrote: Is Strecks open to the public, now? There was the advance notice on dev@, but has there been an announcemen to user@ yet? -Ted. On 3/20/06, Phil Zoio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ted, In response to your comment: The original Struts Action codebase suffers from design

Re: [OT] What can I do?

2006-03-20 Thread Phil Zoio
://www.opensymphony.com/webwork/wikidocs/J2SE%205%20Support.html It'd be nice if we could come up with a common set of annotations shared by both Action 1 and 2 (possibly Shale) along the lines of Stripes to help transitions. Don Craig McClanahan wrote: On 3/20/06, Phil Zoio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ted

Re: Applying Annotations to Struts (Re: [OT] What can I do?)

2006-03-20 Thread Phil Zoio
much accepted the Java 5 limitation from the beginning. Phil Joe Germuska wrote: At 9:15 AM -0800 3/20/06, Craig McClanahan wrote: On 3/20/06, Phil Zoio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ted, In response to your comment: The original Struts Action codebase suffers from design deficiencies

announcing Java 5 Struts extension framework + name? + request for help

2006-03-10 Thread Phil Zoio
and samples available. Also, I'd really appreciate any support anyone is prepared to offer, in terms of advice, suggestions, comments and particularly help! Regards, Phil Zoio Realsolve Solutions Ltd. web: http://www.realsolve.co.uk email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Key Features Actions

Re: announcing Java 5 Struts extension framework + name? + request for help

2006-03-10 Thread Phil Zoio
project - maybe using strexx will cause confusion? http://stxx.sourceforge.net/ Niall - Original Message - From: Phil Zoio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 11:07 AM I have been working on some extensions to Struts for Java 5 which I would like to make publically