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In preparation for IBM Test 285, this guide reviews the skills and technologies for building, testing, debugging, and deploying J2EE web components using WebSphere studio. The authors cover the basics of HTML, servlets, handling HTTP requests, the application state, JavaServer Pages, controller design, JSP tag libraries, and accessing databases with JDBC. An example purchase order and invoicing application illustrates some of the more advanced concepts. The CD- ROM contains WebSphere application server, express edition.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
This study guide is designed specifically for professionals who are preparing for test 285-IBM's world-class certification program for programmers seeking to learn IBM WebSphere Studio application development. Programmers are guided through the basics of using WebSphere Studio Application Developer, from fundamental concepts through the development of a complete web application. Development, debugging techniques, and implementing a complete application with HTML pagesare covered, and information on JSPs, Servlets and back-end database access is provided. Review questions and key-term definitions are designed to help reinforce learning.


About the Author
Gary Craig is the president and senior consultant with Superlative Software Solutions, Inc. and has spent the past five years working with IBM WebSphere brand products and technology. He is a former Syracuse University professor and holds a Ph.D. in computer engineering. He is also a senior member of the IEEE and is coauthor of Enterprise Java Programming with IBM WebSphere. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Peter Jakab is the president and senior consultant of ObjectSpheres Software Solutions Inc. He specializes in consulting, mentoring, and curriculum development in areas related to web application development using IBM WebSphere brand tools and servers. While with IBM, he was part of the professional certification team, developing IBM certification. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

IBM has developed a world class certification program for professionals to establish standards that identify required levels of competency. This is the first study guide designed specifically for professionals who are preparing for test 345. With this guide, IBM now provides a quick and easy way to learn about IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer and prepare for the IBM certification exam. This book will take you through the basics of using WebSphere Studio Application Developer from fundamental concepts through the actual development of a complete Web application. You will learn everything from an introduction to development, to debugging techniques, to implementing a complete application with HTML pages. Also included is information on JSPs, Servlets and back-end database access. Whether you need individual education or want to prepare for the certification testing, you will find this book to be an excellent resource.

This book covers the essential issues you need to know about WebSphere Studio: How to Get Up and Running Java development Debugging techniques HTML Extracting parameters and handling form data Servlets MVC Fundamentals Java Server Pages API Review Accessing databases with JDBC Deployment to WebSphere Express Security Performance monitoring and analysis

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