Recommended JSF 2.0 CRUD Frameworks

In JSF 2.0, developing CRUD applications is a breeze thanks to the built-in functionality. Using a combination of a @ViewScoped bean and a provides a solid foundation.

Lightweight Implementation

For a lightweight approach with minimal dependencies, the following code snippet demonstrates how to achieve CRUD operations:

// Bean:
@ManagedBean
@ViewScoped
public class Bean {
    // ...
}

// Page:
<h:form>
    <h:dataTable value="#{bean.list}" var="item">
        // Column definitions
    </h:dataTable>
    // Buttons for add/edit/delete operations
</h:form>

NetBeans Wizard

NetBeans offers wizards to generate CRUD applications based on a data model. This simplifies the development process, providing a template-based approach.

Third-Party Frameworks

While the standard JSF 2.0 functionality is sufficient for basic CRUD operations, several third-party frameworks offer additional features and scaffolding capabilities:

• PrimeFaces: A popular framework with a wide range of components, including a DataGrid for CRUD.
• RichFaces: Provides a CRUD editor with support for bean validation and API integration.
• Seam Faces: Leverages CDI to simplify bean management and offers a DataBinder for data manipulation.