I have had problems in the past getting a "web developer" from a number of design 
companies that 
a. understands what struts/jstl is
b. understands how to change html not using DW with no reworking by a java developer 
of any tags after the redesign

In my experience it has been easier to either 
a. provide a static screen in Photoshop to the designer for building up in a gui of 
their choice. A java dev then needs to insert the jstl etc in to the page and ensure 
it still maintains the design/layout after dynamic elements have been added.
b. get a java dev that has the ability to rework/create the html inside the jsps to 
the required design.


a. is easier up front but more work in the long run as it involves a lot more work for 
the java dev (especially if you are using tiles).
b. is more work at first but works out better in the long run and has more benefits. 


There has been mention of a struts gui editor on this list before. You may want to 
check the history for the threads with struts+gui or struts+ide in them. I personally 
use JDeveloper+Ultraedit32.


Chris McCormack

-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Lipscombe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 27 May 2004 09:40
To: 'Struts Users Mailing List'
Subject: Are there any IDE's that understand Struts tags?


Folks,

I am developing a J2EE server using Struts. The JSPs will be constructed by
a web developer who is used to DreamWeaver. 

I imported the Struts tag libraries into DW, but the "design view" doesn't
work. 
He cant layout the pages visually. 

Is this a limitation of DW? 
Are there any web IDE's that understand Struts tags and allow a design view
to be used?


TIA Adam




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