| Reviewed: |
Mar 27, 2003 by Information Technology Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
A beginner's guide to developing enterprise applications
on the JavaTM 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition SDK version 1.3 (the Standard
Developer's Kit is used as the development environment).
An excellent step-by-step tutorial to introduce J2EE and develop programming
concepts. This is a Sun professional site, but the tutorial is top notch, full
of screen shots and helpful hints.
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| Learning Goals: |
The learning goal of this site is to develop J2EE server side programming skills
by using the step-by-step tutorial material covering everything from web
components to working with API. This tutorial takes an examples-based approach
to describing the features and functionalities available in J2EE Software
Development Kit (SDK) version 1.3. Links to the installation of all necessary
tools is also provided.
Applications are developed, deployed and run. The developer is led right from
downloading, through building, and running the application.
Whether you are a new or an experienced
enterprise developer, you should find the examples and accompanying text a
valuable and accessible knowledge base for creating your own enterprise
solutions.
Additional tutorials are linked on such topics as: Java Message Service (JMS),
Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI), Java API for XML Processing (JAXP).
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| Target Student Population: |
College students with previous Java programming experience.Advanced programmers
who have mastered Java and database concepts. Upper Division Undergraduates or
Graduate Students.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Understanding of server side programming and basic Java programming skills in
addition to a solid foundation in the Java programming language, SQL, and
relational database concepts is required.
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| Type of Material: |
Tutorial with links to downloads and additional resources (there are a
wide variety of examples which can be downloaded, built and run. There are also
numerous diagrams to help in the understanding of the conceptual material).
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| Recommended Uses: |
The best use of this material would be to practice the tutorial outside of class
time to reinforce the class assignments and lecture.This material is best used
in conjunction with a text book and ancillary lectures, but could be used by
independent students.
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| Technical Requirements: |
Browser (It would be helpful to actually download the Java development program
to try the actual programs as you go through the tutorial). Links to
instructions for their downloading and installation are provided.
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