Beginning J2ee 1.4

On ce you have a good grasp of the java language and feel comfartable with applying the dass libraries using the Standard Edition of the java System Development Kit, you'll almost certainly be looking at where to go next. Progression to the Enterprise Edition of the SDK is likely to be a natural choice for many, simply because so much professional java programming effort is deployed in developing network-based applications. However, getting into developing Web Services and Enterprise Applications generally is more of a giant leap than a small step, simply because of the vast range of programming topics, technologies, and standards you have to master. This book is a very good starting point because it provides you with a structured introduction to most of what you need to know. The previous edition of this book provided an excellent introduction to server-side programming using the java 2 Platfarm, Enterprise Edition, j2EE, and this new edition is even better, having been fully updated to cover the latest version, j2EE 1. 4. In a single book package, it covers all of the key capabilities provided by thej2EE 1. 4 that you are most likely to need in a real-worldjava development contex