Beginning Java EE 6 Platform with Glassfish 3

Sun's enterprise Java platform, Java EE (Enterprise Edition), is getting a facelift! Beginning Java EE 6 Platform with GlassFish 3 is one of the first tutorial books on the forthcoming Java EE 6 Platform. Step-by-step and easy to follow, this book describes many of the Java EE 6 specifications and reference implementations and shows them in action using practical examples. This book uses the new version of GlassFish 3 to deploy and administer the code examples. Written by an expert member of the Java EE 6 specification request and review board in the Java Community Process (JCP), this book contains the best information possible, from an expert's perspective in enterprise Java technologies and platform. What you'll learn*Get started with the new Java EE 6 Platform from Sun.*Explore and use the new EJB 3.1 and JPA 2.0 APIs from entities to session beans to message-driven beans, and more.*Discover the new web-tier development APIs including JSPs, JSTL, and Expression Language, and especially the new JSF 2.0 and Facelets.*Uncover the new web services, RESTful services, and more available in Java EE 6.*
Create dynamic user interfaces for your enterprise and transactional Java applications.*And more...Who is this book for? This book is suitable for advanced Java programmers as well as Java EE 6 beginners. Architects will also find information about how to layer their Java EE applications. About the Apress Beginning Series The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from "novice to professional." You'll start your journey by seeing what you need to know-but without needless theory and filler. You'll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there-it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!