Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides a basic introduction to the Struts design framework and XML/XSL. It also provides an overview of using WebSphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) to develop XML/XSL-based Web interfaces.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the purpose and benefits of the Struts framework
Design a Web-based application using Struts
List XML/XSL interface components
Create and edit XML and XML files
Develop dynamic XML/XSL interfaces

Topics: 
Struts basics
MVC Struts example
XML/XSL strategies
XML/XSL interface components
Creating a Web project
Creating XML and XSL files
XSL debugging and transformation
Refactoring
Dynamic XML/XSL interfaces

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.