MVC 1.0 - by Example

Explore the fundamentals of JSR 371, the MVC 1.0 specification for Java EE 8, in this 57-minute conference talk. Dive into core concepts, including controllers, view models, view engines, redirect scope, security, and events. Learn through numerous code samples and gain practical tips for getting started with this action-based web framework. Compare MVC 1.0 to established Servlet-based frameworks like Spring MVC and Struts 2, examining its potential advantages and challenges. Discover how this specification brings the action-based paradigm back to Java web development, addressing topics such as basics, coding practices, testing strategies, and handling of data binding, including float and double types.