Beginning JSP , JSF and Tomcat Web Development: From Novice to Professional

by Giulio Zambon, Michael Sekler

Overview

Start building Java–based web applications now, even if you’re a complete newcomer to Java. Comprehensive and example–driven, Beginning JSP™, JSF™, and Tomcat™ Web Development is all you need to develop dynamic web applications using JSP, connect to databases with JSF, and put them into action using the world’s most popular open source Java web server, Apache Tomcat.

• A comprehensive introduction to JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaServer Faces (JSF), and the Apache Tomcat web application server
• Key concepts made easy to grasp by numerous working examples and a walkthrough of the development of a complete e-commerce project
• Written for professionals by a practicing Java web application professional and expert

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590599044
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	11/28/2007
Series:	The Expert's Voice in JAVA Technology Series
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Giulio Zambon s first love was physics, but he decided to dedicate himself to software development more than 30 years ago: back when computers were still made of transistors and core memories, programs were punched on cards, and Fortran only had arithmetic IFs. Over the years, he learned a dozen computer languages and worked with all sorts of operating systems. His specific interests were in telecom and real-time systems, and he managed several projects to their successful completion. In 2001 Giulio founded his own company offering computer telephony integration (CTI) services, and he used JSP and Tomcat exclusively to develop the web side of the service platform. Back in Australia after many years in Europe, he now dedicates himself to writing software to generate and solve numeric puzzles. His web site, http://zambon.com.au/, is written in JSP on his dedicated server, which, unsurprisingly, runs Tomcat!

Table of Contents

Introducing JavaServer Pages and Tomcat.- JSP Explained.- The Web Page.- Databases.- at Face Value (JSF Primer).- Communicating with XML.- Development Environments.- How Tomcat Works.- myShop.-Installing Everything.- OO does it with Class[es].- HTML Quick Reference.- JSP Quick Reference.-SQL Quick Reference.-Tomcat Quick Reference.

Editorial Reviews

Together, JavaServer Pages, Tomcat, and JavaServer Faces have evolved into a remarkably powerful web development platform. This book teaches you all of these technologies from the ground up, no experience needed.

You'll jump in fast. You'll install all the packages you need (directions are provided, and the software's free). After the authors explain how JSP-based applications are organized, you'll walk through a non-trivial sample application.

Then, step by step, using one complete e-commerce case study, you'll master each key skill you'll need: architecting applications with MVC; essential web page scripting; database access; working with JSF and XML; and deploying applications via the new Tomcat 6.

Finally, drill down into your application: What happens when it starts? How does it handle requests, display content, manage shopping carts, accept orders? What does its style sheet look like? There's no better way to grasp the realities of production web development. Bill Camarda, from the January 2008 Read Only