Enterprise JavaBeans For Dummies

by Mac Rinehart

The development world is all abuzz with talk of Enterprise JavaBeans—and with good reason. For the uninitiated, an Enterprise JavaBean is a software component, or mini-program, that confers some unique functionality to the application, or container , it runs in—such as a shopping cart for an online retailer, or an account management service for a bank. The height of object-oriented programming, EJB technology tremendously streamlines the development process and makes it easier than ever to retrofit applications with powerful new features as needed. Want to expand your professional horizons and give your career a boost by finding out about the cutting-edge of distributed computing? Enterprise JavaBeans For Dummies is a great place to begin. Is your employer planning to implement an EJB application and you need to play catch-up in a hurry? Look no further. In no time, this book gives you the knowledge and skills you need Author Mac Reinhart dispels common misconceptions about EJBs and explains how they work and how they can be put to work in your next development project. Combining straightforward explanations with scenarios, real-life case studies and working JavaBean examples, he covers all the bases—from EJB basics to advanced features and functionalities. Topics covered Expand your professional horizons. Let Enterprise JavaBeans For Dummies put you on the fast track to developing your own EJB solutions, today.

432 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002