Deep Dive into EJB

Author: Silra et al. (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Some people just want to get certified to please their picky bosses, but we believe you're not like that. Indeed, you want to pass the Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) exam, and not only that, you need to actually put EJB into practice. You'll be building applications, dealing with deadlines, and if you forget everything you've learned about EJB the day after passing the exam, you'll definitely regret it. We'll see you pass the exam with flying colors and help you apply EJB in real-world scenarios. You'll gain a deep understanding of EJB architecture, session, entity, and message-driven bean lifecycles, CMP, EJBQL, transactions, security, patterns, and more. You'll also understand what component-based development truly means. The more you understand, the less you need to memorize, so don't expect to pass without knowing anything—cramming facts into your brain won't work. If you've read "Head First Java," you'll know what "Head First EJB" is like—it will completely surprise you! If you haven't, you should prepare yourself. "Head First EJB" applies new learning theories to deliver knowledge directly to your brain (no surgery required). You'll engage with this book in unusual ways, allowing you to learn deeper and faster, and most importantly, you'll be able to apply what you learn in real life. Building business components with EJB is a popular application of Java, but the SCBCD exam is a real headache. We know this well, as we were involved in writing the exam. Because the exam is indeed tough, we believe we can at least guide you through it, and the cost of this book is only equivalent to 3 large pizzas. Kathy Sierra (founder of JavaRanch.com) and Bert Bates are members of multiple Sun Java certification exam development teams, including the SCBCD exam. Together, these authors have taught thousands of developers Java technology using the Head First approach. “...Now is the time to embrace the Head First way.” — Scott McNealy, Chairman and CEO of Sun Microsystems “Finally...a book about EJB that tells you everything you need to know and keeps you smiling while using it!” — Kenneth Saks, EJB Container Implementation Leader at Sun Microsystems Java Software Group “Head First EJB helped me score high on the SCBCD exam and set a world record: youngest Sun Certified Business Component Developer, age 14.” — Afsah Shafquat, Operation Badar, An IT Educational Movement “This book is so great that I was moved to tears! Unbelievable, I’ve never read a book this amazing.” — Floyd Johns, BEA Systems By reading this book, you'll gain a deep understanding of EJB architecture, session, entity, and message-driven bean lifecycles, CMP, EJBQL, transactions, security, and more.