Isn't web.xml considered application code? We have to change it, so the filter is properly called.It can be configured unobstrusively i.e. without touching any existing application code.
and yet, for the option:
Isn't this another definition of a Filter Controller Strategy, in which case makes this option valid?It allows you to have request processing in a centralized place.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/ ... 35648.html
Regards,
Marcos.