What Is the Difference Between Struts 1.0 & 1.1?

Struts is the popular Apache software used to supply framework for writing web Java applications. The popular Struts 1.0 was updated to 1.1, and there are a few major differences between the two.

Coding

One of the main differences between the two versions of Struts is that the perform () action class method was replaced with the execute () action class method. While this doesn't change how the program works, it does change how the program is coded.

New Features

DynaActionForms were added to Struts 1.1, which is an action form command that allows you to easily organize your action class commands without creating new get/set methods. Also, Tiles Concept was added, which is simply an implementation of the Composite View pattern.

RequestProcessor Class Override

The process() method of the RequestProcessor can be overridden in version 1.1, while in version 1.0 it could not be.

References

• Apache Software Foundation: Struts 1.1 release notes
• Apache Software Foundation: Apache Tiles 2