"If you're a Java developer interested in leveraging open source tools to build multitier applications, Larne Pekowsky can help--this book will walk you all the way through development, build, testing, and deployment. This soup-to-nuts coverage is a rare find." --Angela Yochem, author ofJ2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server, Second Edition(Prentice Hall, 2004) The Jakarta project consists of many powerful open source tools for the Java platform, but most lack tutorials or clear online help documentation.Apache Jakarta and Beyondis the definitive guide to using Jakarta and other Java open source tools to develop Web applications more efficiently and effectively. In this example-packed book, readers will find An introduction to the philosophy behind the Jakarta project Details on many ready-to-use Java toolkits, including Ant, JUnit, Cactus, Log4J, POI, Tomcat, James, Struts, and more In-depth guidelines on how to develop with multiple toolkits A guide to splitting work along lines of "what is available" and "what must be written" Best practices for development, such as the model/view/controller paradigm Numerous examples that can serve as templates for readers' own projects The accompanying CD-ROM contains templates and complete code examples from the book. Whether you are developing client applications, Web applications, or Web services,Apache Jakarta and Beyondwill help you use existing code to simplify the task at hand.

J2EE: Design, Develop and Deploy WorldClass Java Software is the Java developer's one-stop guide to creating and deploying J2EE components! Art Taylor, an experienced J2EE programmer, trainer, and author, illustrates the importance of architecture and design in effective J2EE applet deployment. The case studies and accompanying code provide readers with what they need to know to design, architect and deploy J2EE applets effectively. In addition, the author provides technical depth about a wide spectrum of J2EE technologies, touching on virtually all relevant aspects of J2EE development, including JSPs, servlets, RMI, network programming, and extensive Enterprise JavaBeans coverage.

* Only book (first to market) to focus exclusively on Jakarta Commons. * Focuses on the most stable and popular components that can be used in applications now. * Many of the commons projects are poorly documented so this book provides much needed information on their use.

Apache Jakarta-Tomcat, the official reference implementation for the Java servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies, has long been heralded as an excellent platform for the development and deployment of powerful Web applications. Version 4.0 offers not only numerous enhancements in flexibility and stability, but also an array of features that expand upon the Tomcat developer's already wealthy toolset. In this namesake title, best-selling author James Goodwill provides readers with a thorough introduction to Jakarta-Tomcat, offering instruction on topics ranging from the basic installation and configuration process and Web application deployment to advanced concepts of integration with other popular Apache Foundation projects such as the Apache Web server, Struts, Log4J, and the Apache XML SOAP Project. In addition to an already comprehensive introduction to core Tomcat functionality, readers also benefit from a valuable primer of what is offered in version 4.0, as Goodwill takes care to thoroughly discuss new features such as valves, security realms, persistent sessions, and the Tomcat Manager Application. In summary, Apache Jakarta-Tomcat offers both novice and advanced Jakarta-Tomcat users a practical and comprehensive guide to this powerful software.

* Lays out the foundations of Web services technology: XML, SOAP and WSDL * Presents Web service interfaces to Google, Amazon, and others * Describes, with many examples, how to create Web service clients in cross-browser Javascript, Java (including JSP) and .NET * Shows how to build Web services which combine the results from existing services with your own programs and database usage; Shows how RSS and other XML data can supplement web services

A Java developer's guide to the Apache Jakarta Commons project - reusable, open source, Java components. Explore a dozen of the most useful Commons packages, including File Upload, HttpClient, BeanUtils, Collections and more.