Deep Dive into EJB ()

Author: (USA) Kathy Sierra
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Some people just want to get certified to please their picky boss, 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 tight deadlines. If you forget everything you've learned about EJB the morning after passing the exam, you'll definitely be in trouble. 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 learn what component-based development really means. The more you understand, the less you need to memorize, so don't expect to pass without learning anything—don't cram information into your brain by rote. If you've read Head First Java, you'll know what Head First EJB is like—it'll completely surprise you! If you haven't, you'd better be prepared. Head First EJB uses an unconventional approach to learning, delivering knowledge directly to your brain (no surgery required). You'll engage with this book in ways you never thought possible, learning 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, because we were involved in writing the exam. Since the exam is indeed difficult, we believe we can at least guide you through it, and the cost of this book is only equivalent to three large pizzas. Kathy Sierra (founder of JavaRanch.com) and Bert Bates are members of multiple Java certification exam development teams at Sun, 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, Sun Microsystems “...Finally, a book about EJB that tells you everything you need to know and lets you smile while using it!” —Kenneth Saks, EJB Container Implementation Leader, Sun Microsystems Java Software Group “Head First EJB helped me get a great score 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 amazing that I was moved to tears! Unbelievable, I've never read a book this good.” —Floyd Johns, BEA Systems Some people just want to get certified to please their picky boss, 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 tight deadlines. If you forget everything you've learned about EJB the morning after passing the exam, you'll definitely be in trouble. 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 learn what component-based development really means. The more you understand, the less you need to memorize, so don't expect to pass without learning anything—don't cram information into your brain by rote. If you've read Head First Java, you'll know what Head First EJB is like—it'll completely surprise you! If you haven't, you'd better be prepared. Head First EJB uses an unconventional approach to learning, delivering knowledge directly to your brain (no surgery required). You'll engage with this book in ways you never thought possible, learning 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, because we were involved in writing the exam. Since the exam is indeed difficult, we believe we can at least guide you through it, and the cost of this book is only equivalent to three large pizzas.