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Java Tip 136: Protect Web application control flow

A strategy built on Struts manages duplicate form submission

By Romain Guay, JavaWorld.com, 03/14/03

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Preserve consistent flow control

Multiple form submissions may cause inconsistency in transactions and must be avoided. For that purpose, the Synchronizer Token pattern is a great help. This article's proposed strategy nicely complements this pattern in recovering the response to the original request and, as such, helps preserve a consistent flow of control in Web applications.

About the author

Romain Guay is a system designer and developer with Systematix Consulting. He has long-time experience with object-oriented designs, starting with Smalltalk. He has been involved in research projects and various developments in the manufacturing and government sectors.

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