We need to understand the differences between spring and struts. This is a very basic interview question. So we need to refresh our mind before going to any java interview.
Differences Between Spring and Struts
| Spring | Struts |
| Java-J2ee framework software | J2ee based web framework software |
| Can be used to develop all kinds of java-j2ee applications including web applications | Should be used only to develop web Applications |
| Provides abstraction layer on multiple java-j2ee technologies including servlets, jsps also provides abstraction layer on other framework softwares | Provides abstraction layer only on servlets and jsp core technologies |
| Gives built-in middle ware services | Doesn’t give built-in middle ware services |
| Light Weight software | Heavy Weight software |
| All spring applications are given based on dependency injection principle | All struts applications will be developed based on MVC-2 architecture. |
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