Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Whether you are new to network programming with Java or need to upgrade solid skills to the next level, you'll get the "must have" information to become proficient with the world's most popular programming platform.


With Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete, you'll learn everything you need to know for developing large-scale web and network applications with Java. You'll begin by learning which components combine to form the enterprise platform, and then move on to basic development skills: Servlet programming, creating JavaServer Pages, and programming JavaBeans. You'll also learn database programming concepts and skills, and how to secure your network from malevolent intruders. You'll learn to use XML and its related technologies for seamless cross-platform data exchange. Finally, you'll learn advanced JavaBeans programming to create reusable software components. As a bonus, the last part of the book teaches you to program spiders and bots: Although not a part of J2EE, it's a fun topic that can come in handy for Internet developers who want to create agents to automatically retrieve and organize web content.


Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Java.


Inside:


Java Web Applications


An Introduction to J2EE


The Basic Servlet API


The Basic JSP API


Servlet Web Applications


Introducing JavaBeans


Session Management


Using Custom Tags


Naming Services, Databases, and Security


Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI)


Database Connectivity (JDBC)


Advanced Database Programming


Secure Web Applications


XML, SOAP, and Messaging


XML for Data Description


Presenting XML with JSP


Understanding XML Messaging


A Survey of SOAP


A SOAP Server Example


Java Messaging Service (JMS)


Remote Communications and Enterprise JavaBeans


Persistence and Remote Method Invocation


Java IDL and CORBA Connectivity


EJB Architecture and Clients


Session, Entity, and Message-Driven EJBs


EJB Transactions and Security


EJB Environment, Client, and Design Issues


J2EE Connector Architecture


Spiders and Bots


Building a Spider


Building a High-Volume Spider


Building a Bot