J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server (Second Edition)

Author: Yorkum
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The previous edition of this book was very popular. The second edition is a revision and update of the version, serving as a brand-new guide for developing Web applications using J2EE1.3 (referencing features of J2EE1.4) and the new BEA WebLogic Server 8.1. This book guides readers step by step to build complete and robust Web applications. The content introduced includes prototyping user interfaces, coding server-side presentation logic and JSP code, implementing database connections, establishing a central registry, providing JMS messaging, coding EJBs, and integrating email functionality. Throughout this process, the book introduces best practices for enhanced usability, reliability, and security, while also explaining how each module fits into the overall application design. The topics covered in this book include:
- Utilizing the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern;
- Integrating enterprise databases using JDBC and BEA WebLogic's transaction support;
- Preparing applications to run in a clustered BEA WebLogic Server environment;
- Developing EJBs that fully leverage BEA WebLogic container services;
- Best practices and guidelines for testing, compiling, and deploying;
- Using WebLogic Workshop, BEA's unified development environment;
- Integrating business processes and backend systems within an end-to-end application framework using the BEA WebLogic Platform.
This book explores the BEA implementation of J2EE. It is divided into 18 chapters, each corresponding to a specific phase of developing Web applications using J2EE and WebLogic Server, and is organized around particular Java Enterprise technologies, including the Model-View-Controller design pattern, JDBC database connections, remote method invocation, JMS, EJB, Java-Mail, unit testing, and scheduled deployment. The book is highly practical, with examples interspersed throughout its discussions of each technology.
Finally, the book also discusses a large-scale example of creating an online auction site, which is very valuable in practical applications. The book provides a detailed discussion of EJB, which is currently the centerpiece of J2EE application development. This book serves as an excellent textbook for learning to develop J2EE applications on the WebLogic platform and is suitable for a broad audience of enterprise application developers. Whether you are a beginner in WebLogic or an experienced developer, you will benefit from this book.