Re: Handling Exceptions in Action constructors

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Kiley
The thing to remember here is that unlike the constructor, prepare() won't run on its own outside of a Struts context. So if you are writing unit tests of your various execute() type methods, be aware that you will need to run prepare() manually within the unit tests (or as part of setUp() or what

Re: Handling Exceptions in Action constructors

2008-07-10 Thread Lyallex
Sheesh, that works like a dream, thanks ... Can't think how I missed that bit in the book. Preparable, marvelous. lyallex On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Jim Kiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think in this situation I would have SomeAction implement Preparable, and > put someComponent's init

Re: Handling Exceptions in Action constructors

2008-07-09 Thread Jim Kiley
I think in this situation I would have SomeAction implement Preparable, and put someComponent's initialization into the prepare() method, if I could get away with it. I realize that might not be possible in your situation, but not knowing more details it's my first suggestion. jk On Wed, Jul 9,