Re: [Springframework-developer] database for demos

[Rod J. <rod...@in...>]

> First of all, I like the idea of the two trails. Covering application
building and the main areas of functionality (that are usable on their own,
mostly) separately makes sense. This demonstrates that Spring isn't a "do
everything in our way or leave it" kind of framework, like so many so-called
"application frameworks", but a very modular and non-intrusive effort.

Good point. To me the fact that Spring is non-intrusive is one of its most
important characteristics and best features. For example, application
classes tend to expose JavaBean properties for Spring to configure rather
than implement Spring APIs. And Spring is about layering: if you want our
MVC, great, but if you don't you can use our bean factories with Struts or
WebWork for example.