Using ANT

[Shailesh Pillai]

Hi,
I would like to know whether is it necessary to use a Java based build tool like Apache Ant in order to compile and deploy web applications using Struts Framework?

[Kj Reddy]

It is not necessary to use Ant, but it makes your build job easier and faster.

[Shailesh Pillai]

To Mr. KJ Reddy,
Sir,
Can u tell me which will be the best IDE for developing Struts based web applications that's freely available. Currently i m using JCreator LE.

[poornima balagopal]

Hi
I was using Eclispe and jdeveloper.both are good for struts development. For eclipse you need a plugin thats it.