Struts2 Framework Interceptors

Struts 2 framework provides a good list of out-of-the-box interceptors that come preconfigured and ready to use. Few of the important interceptors are listed below:

SN	Interceptor & Description
1	alias Allows parameters to have different name aliases across requests.
2	checkbox Assists in managing check boxes by adding a parameter value of false for check boxes that are not checked.
3	conversionError Places error information from converting strings to parameter types into the action's field errors.
4	createSession Automatically creates an HTTP session if one does not already exist.
5	debugging Provides several different debugging screens to the developer.
6	execAndWait Sends the user to an intermediary waiting page while the action executes in the background.
7	exception Maps exceptions that are thrown from an action to a result, allowing automatic exception handling via redirection.
8	fileUpload Facilitates easy file uploading.
9	i18n Keeps track of the selected locale during a user's session.
10	logger Provides simple logging by outputting the name of the action being executed.
11	params Sets the request parameters on the action.
12	prepare This is typically used to do pre-processing work, such as setup database connections.
13	profile Allows simple profiling information to be logged for actions.
14	scope Stores and retrieves the action's state in the session or application scope.
15	ServletConfig Provides the action with access to various servlet-based information.
16	timer Provides simple profiling information in the form of how long the action takes to execute.
17	token Checks the action for a valid token to prevent duplicate formsubmission.
18	validation Provides validation support for actions