Beginning Database-Driven Application Development in Java EE: Using GlassFish (Expert's Voice in Open Source) by Yuli Vasiliev

by Yuli Vasiliev

"Nowadays it is a rare Java EE application that doesn't utilize an underlying relational database. It's important to realize, though, that developing a successful data-driven Java EE application is always a challenge. To build a scalable and robust solution, you have to understand not only how to use the Java Persistence API to access relational databases but also exactly how your underlying database should be utilized." "Beginning Database-Driven Application Development in Java Using GlassFish explains in full detail how to build and deploy Java EE applications that access a relational database. Focusing mostly on how to implement the persistence and database tiers of an application, I begin with a detailed explanation of how you can create the underlying database structures using MySQL or Oracle - the two most popular database platforms today. I go on to explain in detail how to implement the persistence tier upon the underlying database using the Java Persistence API technology. Finally,to complete the picture, there is a full-length discussion on how to build the business logic tier using the EJB technology and how to create the presentation tier with JSF APIs." Packed with easy-to-follow examples, this book is ideal for anyone charged with developing and deploying data-centric Java EE applications. All the book samples have been tested with the GlassFish application server. You'll find detailed instructions for installing and configuring GlassFish on your computer, and all the code used is available online for free.

Paperback

First published September 22, 2008