[Paper Review] A Framework Based Approach for the Development of Web Based Applications

Rachit Mohan Garg, Yamini Sood+2 more|arXiv (Cornell University)|Feb 12, 2011

Web Applications and Data Management3 citations

TL;DR

This paper proposes a framework-based approach using J2EE Struts to streamline the development of web-based e-governance applications, emphasizing consistency, reusability, and rapid deployment. The method leverages the Struts framework to structure web applications procedurally, resulting in a maintainable, scalable architecture suitable for government portals.

ABSTRACT

The sole goal of E-Governance is to allow interaction of government with their citizens in a comfortable & transparent manner. Uniqueness of J2EE makes it a perfect technology for development of any online portal. These involve constancy, easy to replant, construct speedily etc. In this paper we present a procedural approach to develop a web application using the J2EE Struts Framework.

Motivation & Objective

• To address the challenges of developing scalable and maintainable web applications for e-governance initiatives.
• To improve development efficiency by adopting a structured, framework-driven approach.
• To leverage the J2EE platform and Struts framework for consistent, modular, and reusable web application architecture.
• To enable faster deployment and easier maintenance of government online portals through procedural design patterns.

Proposed method

• The authors adopt the J2EE platform as the foundational technology stack for web application development.
• The Struts framework is employed to implement a model-view-controller (MVC) architecture, ensuring separation of concerns.
• A procedural development methodology is applied, guiding developers through defined stages of application creation.
• The framework supports rapid prototyping and deployment by reusing standardized components and configurations.
• The approach emphasizes code consistency and modularity through predefined templates and design patterns.
• The implementation focuses on creating a transparent, citizen-friendly interface for e-governance services.

Experimental results

Research questions

• RQ1 How can a structured framework approach improve the development lifecycle of web-based e-governance applications?
• RQ2 What role does the J2EE Struts framework play in enhancing code consistency and reusability?
• RQ3 To what extent does a framework-based method reduce development time and improve maintainability?
• RQ4 How does the procedural use of Struts support rapid deployment of government portals?

Key findings

• The framework-based approach significantly enhances code organization and maintainability through standardized patterns.
• The use of J2EE Struts enables consistent, modular development, reducing redundancy and improving scalability.
• The procedural methodology allows for faster development cycles and easier deployment of web applications.
• The approach supports the creation of transparent and user-friendly e-governance portals through structured design.