title: Lightweight REST library for Java
body: <p>I'm looking for a light version of REST for a Java web application I'm developing. </p>
  
  <p>I've looked at RESTlet (www.restlet.org) and the REST plugin for Struts 2, but I haven't made up my mind. I'm leaning towards RESTlet, as it seems to be lighter.</p>
  
  <p>Has anyone implemented a RESTful layer without any of the the frameworks or with the frameworks? </p>
  
  <p>Any performance issues that you've seen because of the new web layer? </p>
  
  <p>Did the introduction of REST added unmanageable or unreasonable complexity to your project? (Some complexity is understandable, but what I mean is just plain overkilling your design just to add REST)</p>