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JavaServer Pages (JSP), a means of assembling session-specific Web documents on the server side, combines the platform neutrality of Java with the ease of use typical of Web scripting languages. JavaServer Pages Application Development explains--in a mode that's appropriate to someone with no knowledge of server-side scripting and certainly not of Java--how to create and deploy JSP programs. The authorial team, headed up by ColdFusion legend Ben Forta, begins with "Hello, World" examples and proceeds through the complete range of JSP capabilities, including database connectivity, session maintenance, and security. This book is an excellent choice if you've decided that JSP is the right server-side scripting technology for your application and you need to move into implementation. Fans of Forta's ColdFusion books will find the tutorial style of the book familiar--it leans heavily on examples. The chapter on connecting to databases through the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)--a typical one--begins with an explanation of database bridges and the relative merits of alternative architectures for them. From there, you see JSP code (as well as code for straight Java applications) that carries out database queries. Readers may find themselves wanting a deeper exploration of more advanced applications, since commentary in chapters about page generation and form handling is more extensive. Nonetheless, this is an excellent JSP tutorial for a newcomer to the technology. --David Wall Topics covered: - Basic JSP structure and syntax
- How to interact with form, databases, electronic mail, JavaBeans, and other JSP pages
- State and session management
- Custom tags and development tricks
Developing Java Server Pages teaches JSP programming, with emphasis on techniques that allow programmers to get the job done quickly and efficiently. This book shows you how JSP, the next chapter in the evolution of Java as a server side development language, is used and how it can be used. Workarounds in advice and code are explored to provide practical and realistic solutions to problems. Other technologies are also introduced, including Servlets, the Java language, JDBC, and beans. Using extensive examples, and a hands-on approach, authors Paul Colton, Andre Lei, and Scott Stirling present the most important topics for web developers, including security, database interaction, custom tags and scalability. All examples are based on hard earned, real-world experience.
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 Great book! Knew more than before I bought it, that's what it's about.
Price is fine, content solid. From what I understand the author is extremely knowledgable about the applications of Java, not just the syntax, etc. That's what's important to me at least. Highly recommend as a starter!  Not bad...
The book is not bad and somewhat practical. If it was sold for half of its present retail price, I'd give it 4 stars.  Beware of the errors in the examples!
I have some programming experience but am new to Java/JSP. I choose this book to start out with and am about half way through working all the examples by hand using Forte for Java CE and then "deploying" them to a seperate test server running Tomcat 4.0. Basically, there are several errors in the example code in the book. Some of these are fixed on the versions on the cd - some not. I've wasted many hours scouring the net and pulling my hair out to get the examples to compile and work in both Forte for Java CE and Tomcat 4.0 - EXTREMELY frustrating for newbies like me. Too bad, since otherwise the book is pretty well written. Don't assume the example code is correct and you'll be okay.  Misses The Mark
I am the senior web developer at a small company looking for a good book to bring my less-experienced people up to speed on JSP. I bought this book because the introduction says, "This book is designed to teach you JSP, even if you have no Java experience whatsoever." Sadly that is not true.
Just three pages into Chapter 2, 'Creating a JSP Page', the author hits you with several pages of Java source code as he compares and contrasts the java source produced by JRun, Tomcat, etc as a result of processing a simple JSP page.
The first piece of JSP you see is the page directive, and this topic begins with references to java packages. First, I would think that there are kindler, gentler ways to dip ones toe into the JSP waters. Surely some simple JSPs could be written that do not require the <%@page import...> directive, saving this subject for later. And even so, the explanation of packages would make no sense to someone who did not already understand java.
And so it goes throughout this book. All that is necessary for effective JSP programming
Ben Forta's JavaServer Pages Application Development will teach even the most novice user all that is necessary for effective JSP programming, with emphasis on techniques that allow the programmers to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Other technologies are introduced as well, including Servlets, the Java language, JDBC, and beans. Using extensive examples, and a hands-on approach, JavaServer Pages Application Development walks the reader through the most important topics for web developers, including security, database interaction, custom tags and scalability. All the examples are based on hard earned, real-world experience. Especialy recommended for Intermediate/Advanced level web page developer. 416pp. More Customer Reviews:
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