Expresso Framework Struts out Release 5.5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expresso Architectural framework Brings Next Level of Best Practices, Re-use, Ease of Use, and Configurability to J2EE Web Development With Release 5.5.


24-May-04 - Jcorporate Ltd. today announces the release of Expresso 5.5, the most popular architectural framework for Java web development. The Expresso 5.5 release is a major new release with 60 new features including integration with the Apache Jakarta Struts 1.1 framework. Expresso breaks new ground in software with its new component manager and raises the bar by providing an architecture that is proven far and wide. Expresso has ~160,000 downloads and boosts a community of ~34,000 members. Expresso is available free of charge for download at http://www.jcorporate.com/expresso.html.

With the maturity of Java and wider adoption in the corporate arena, Expresso recognizes that there is much emphasis on graphically interfaces to faciliate easier adoption of Java technologies. Expresso is the first open source framework that can be entirely graphically managed. By using its component framework which is built in as part of the user interface, you do not need to hand edit configuration files.

Expresso is differentiated by its intentional and cooperative effort in the creation of an architectural framework building on the evolving Java standards and integrating best of breed open source components. Release 5.5 includes JSTL integration complementing Expresso's own comprehensive tag library. Expresso integrates and builds on many open source projects including Cactus, Log4J, JUnit, Xerces, Xalan, Struts and more. Release 5.5 includes Struts 1.1 integration.

"Expresso evolves with these standards and by enabling separation of your business logic from the architecture insulates your applications from infrastructure change and complexity so you don't have to keep rewriting code" said Sandra Cann, COO. "Using an architectural framework means reduced risk and reduced cost of project deployment."

"Expresso gives us everything we need, and is constantly evolving and embracing new technologies as they emerge." said Malcolm Wise, Technology Manager Sony Business Europe. "The main purpose of a framework should be to allow developers to concentrate on meeting business requirements. Expresso fulfills this purpose, and once over the initial learning curve, allows you to do it more quickly."

Here are some highlights of the Release 5.5 release:

  1. Additional Struts Integration Struts 1.1 Integration and enhanced Struts support.
  2. JSTL integration.
  3. Authentication and Registration: Refactored Login and Registration Controller, User Login to User ID Automatic lookups and the Mappable Interface.
  4. DBObjects: improvements in this component is where much of this release focuses including several new DBObject methods, DataObject API is interface for data persistence that DBObject now implements, and JoinedDataObject (replaces MultiDBObject)
  5. BLOB datatypes Support: DBMaint BLOB Capable among other improvements
  6. Component Manager: new Expresso Component and Configuration Runtime Library
  7. Security: some security issues have been fixed including a sql injection fixed.
  8. Job Scheduling Enhancements: now has function available in Admin web UI and code improvements.
  9. i18n Improvements: New Italian Translation, i18n at DBObject Metadata level, and ISO ValidValues
  10. Views: XML Stylesheets are First Class Rendering Citizens
  11. Expresso Developer's Guide has been substantially updated.
  12. and much more including Simple Report Server, Logging improvements and Updated Log Manager, application Monitoring improvements, Enhanced Downloads feature, Enhanced Junit Integration, SQL Parsing and Range Modifiers etc.

Expresso is also differentiated by the company's support offerings. Jcorporate's JGroup support team is comprised of the developers of Expresso who know the product best. We recognize that corporations need assurance and committed dedication to meet their support requirements. Jcorporate has been a leader providing professional open source services since its inception.

Expresso solves a critical need in the Java development world by unifying and integrating together a foundation set of components that standardize common programming tasks including authentication, persistence, object-relational mapping, background job handling and scheduling, self-tests, logging, connection pooling, event notification, caching, internationalization, XML automation, configuration, workflow and much more. Expresso is the only open source framework augmented by an extensive suite of collaborative applications, including content management, discussion forum, helpdesk, faq, polling etc. Expresso is also complemented by an Expresso WebServices component.
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About Jcorporate
Jcorporate is an enterprise software company providing: a dynamic application architecture for companies building J2EE applications; and providing collaborative software including content management, discussion forums, helpdesk and faq. All of the company's products are available with source code. Jcorporate was named top innovator in annual SD Times 100 list this year. With many of its products open source, Jcorporate's focus is on its professional services, JGroup, which provides development, support and consulting services. JGroup is comprised of the people that know the product best, the developers who wrote Expresso and its other components.

Some of the world's largest organizations rely on Jcorporate technology to drive their success, including Siemens, Remax, Kmart, Sony, Motorola, Lucent, Deutsche Bank, Hughes, Andersen Consulting, Citibank, Ford, Internet Security Systems, and UCI. Jcorporate provides a world class professional services organization to assist channel partners, customers, and strategic alliance partners in building and deploying high-scale eBusiness solutions.

For more information visit http://www.jcorporate.com or please contact:

Sandra Cann
Jcorporate Ltd
scann at jcorporate.com

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Last Updated: 21-May-2004