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Each question FAQ should be cross-referenced from a new page. Typically answers should link to content in the reference documentation. If the answer isn't in the reference, then it should probably be added there and then linked to from the FAQ. Also note that some of the questions are current'y too verbose and should be broken down given that they have already been categorized (ie: Validation, Internationlization, etc).

Migrating

• See the Migration Guide

General

• Where do we get the latest version the framework?
• What are some of the framework's best features?
• What are the fundamental differences between Struts and JSF?
• Can you suggest an elevator pitch?

HOWTO

• How can we display dynamic or static images that can be provided as an array of bytes?
• How can we return a text string as the response?
• How can we test applications?
• How can we test Actions?
• How do we upload files?
• How do we download files within the framework?
• How can we force the Action Mappings (struts.xml) to reload?
• How can I test my action output, validation or the action execution outside a container?

Configuration

• Can we break up a large struts.xml file into smaller pieces?
• Parameters in configuration results
• Make Struts throw exceptions on missing properties, or log them

Accessing Resources

• How do we get access to the session?
• How do we get invalidate the session?
• How can we access the HttpServletRequest?
• How can we access the HttpServletResponse?
• How can we access request parameters passed into an Action?
• How do we access static parameters from an Action?
• Can we access an Action's Result?
• How do I obtain security details (JAAS)?
• How do we access the Action Invocation, action name or namespace from a view?

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