For prior notes on the the prior release series, see Version Notes 2.1.5
- If you are a Maven user, you might want to get started using the Maven Archetype.
- Another quick-start entry point is the blank application. Rename and deploy the WAR as a starting point for your own development.
Backward compatibility issues with previous versions
New Features and Plugins
- Javatemplates plugin available (Since 2.1.3)
- Convention plugin available (Since 2.1.3)
- JUnit support moved to plugin (Since 2.1.1)
- TestNG support moved to plugin (Since 2.1.1)
- DWR support moved to plugin (Since 2.1.1)
- Portlet support moved to plugin (Since 2.1.0)
Deprecated Features and Plugins
- Ajax tags were refactored into the Dojo plugin which has been deprecated (Since 2.1.3)
- Codebehind plugin has been deprecated (Since 2.1.3)
Issue Detail
Issue List
Other resources
Build/Release Plan
- Struts 2.1.6 is expected to be the first GA on the 2.1 series
- The Build/Release Managers is Musachy Barroso
- The proposed tag date for the build is Jan 5th, 2009