Which java web framework to learn? [closed]

Answer 1

You could try Tapestry 5. It is a MVC-, component-based web framework, with almost zero configuration (convention over configuration, Ruby on Rails-like). It is easier to learn than JSF, for example (JSF is another component based framework).

Tapestry 5 has a lot of out-of-the-box components and easy and clean integration with Hibernate (ORM) and Struts (middleware). Oh, and the live reloading feature is impressive.

Answer 2

Grails may well be what you're looking for. It runs on Groovy (one of the more popular JVM-based languages).

It uses a coding-by-convention methodology, so there's little configuration.

It's MVC-based and has its own ORM (called GORM), but you can plug in Hibernate (possibly the most popular Java ORM).

Answer 3

If JSF + Hibernate + AJAX (optionally + EJB) sounds your thing, look into Seam.

Also check out here:

http://gokhan.ozar.net/best-java-web-frameworks/

Answer 4

My favorite is the stripes framework. www.stripesframework.org. Very simple and flexible. Sorry didn't notice the orm component. You'll need a separate ORM, like hibernate.

However, grails does encompass your whole list.

Answer 5

I believe that Spring Web MVC will meet your requirements.

Spring About Page

Answer 6

I would highly recommend using ZK. I have used it for numerous projects and found it to be extremely productive and reliable. It is constantly updated and the new version (5.0 I think) includes both server-centric architecture and the ability to customize the client.

ZK 5 has jQuery integration, which you can use if you want to get your hands dirty with Javascript, although this is completely optional. I have also read that GWT is going to be implemented so that full client-side customization is available using Java.

It satifies your 5 criteria and can also be used in conjuction with Grails (see here). Here are some links to get your started:

• ZK Essentials
• Developer's reference
• Quick start guide
• ZK & MVC
• ZK & Hibernate
• ZK, Hibernate & Spring

I hope these help you!