Creating Web Portals with BEA WebLogic shows the beginning portal developer how to develop a portal application from start to finish, and supplies the intermediate developer with proven strategies and development techniques for creating an enterprise portal. It also provides the advanced Java application server developer with a full range of reference material.
This comprehensive reference goes far beyond basic portal development. The 'Using Content' chapter describes how to incorporate static content into portals by use of the BEA Content Manager and also describes the process of integrating third-party content management systems. The authors explore interportlet navigation and input processing using Webflow and Pipeline Components, as well as the standard Front Controller strategy. They also demonstrate how to add value to a portal by using the Personalization and Campaign services, allowing each portal user to have a tailored experience. This book teaches the use of EJBs, covers the BEA logging mechanism, and discusses best practicesall skills needed to create a robust, maintainable enterprise application.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Useless for 8.1
There is no way to use this book if your using workshop 8.1 and build a portaling applications. NOTHING APPLIES. Do not buy this book!!!
Rating: - Obsolete- only covers up to 7.0
Don't expect this to help much if you are planning to use the current version 8.1, as things have changed a great deal from 7.0 (and SP3 about to be released changes the content mgmt functions entirely).
Rating: - Stick with online documentation
This book is very light on explanation, unless you need explanation on filling in blanks.
Rating: - Excellent book
I'm a very senior person drawing a high salary but my skills have become outdated lately. I had to ask myself why my company should pay 90 - 100k for me when they could get the same thing for 40-50k. In short, I'd become 'sloppy'. Although my company continues to pay an annual bonus and has not yet reduced benefits, they are- afterall- running a business here and have to be conservative. So I decided to step up and meet expectations. I recently acquired this book and have found it extremely ... Read More
Rating: - Piece Of Costly Crap!
Totally Useless. I will return this book in Borders within less than 12 hours of buying. Positively. Wonder why it took three authors to write this crap. Half an author is more than enough.
- Useless for 8.1
- Excellent book
