...the pattern chapters have plenty of code that allows you to understand the pattern both by explanation and by example of a real application.
— Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings
Foundations of JSP Design Patterns gives you the tools to build scalable enterprise applications using JSP. While other books merely provide instruction on basic JSP and servlet development, this insightful guide goes a step further to offer a variety of best practices and design principles, enabling you to build your own scalable and extensible enterprise Java applications quickly and easily. Through the application of enterprise design patterns, JSP technology can be used to build complex enterprise applications in a highly reusable manner.
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Rating: - All IN ONE
Very helpful book for beginners to intermediate level java developers. Because,
this book starts with introduction to jsp and chapter 1 and 2 cover,
* The basics of the JSP2.0 specification
* Describes the syntax and commands, used to produce dynamic content.
After the two introductory chapters, you will move into the real thrust of the
book. Chapter 3 and 4 take the roles of developer and page designer, which
gives you,
* Introduction to javabean ... Read More
Rating: - The next step for intermediate JSP developers...
If you're familiar with JSP technology and you're ready to take the next step, you might find the book Foundations Of JSP Design Patterns by Andrew Patzer (Apress) interesting...
Chapter list: JSP Foundations; Using JSP; Role Separation with JavaBeans; Role Separation with Custom Tags; Development Using Patterns; The Decorating Filter Pattern; The Front Controller Pattern; The View Helper Pattern; Testing Techniques; Deployment Techniques; Application Frameworks; Putting It All Together; ... Read More
Rating: - Respect due to JSP
For the front end of Java web applications JSP has never been given a lot of respect. It's always been the domain of lower paid 'front end programmers'. But that doesn't mean that it isn't difficult to do it right. This book takes the time to emphasize the patterns of implementation to make a solid web front end.
The book covers the web application page flow of forwarding and maintaining state. It also covers tag libraries, data validation and a host of other topics.
Rating: - Understand the idea of patterns
A good reworking of what are now classic JSP design patterns, as codified by Sun and others. You need never have read about design patterns to appreciate this book. But chances are, you're already coding JSPs and Servlets. If so, you need a book like this. At the very least, a rough Model-View-Controller design will aid your coding.
But Patzer also goes into more detailed patterns. Like a decorator filler and a front controller. But perhaps as important as any specific pattern is that you ... Read More
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- The next step for intermediate JSP developers...
