Guide to J2ee : Enterprise Java

Enterprise Java experts John Hunt and Chris Loftus take the reader through the core technologies that make up the Enterprise Edition of the Java 2 platform (J2EE). They cover all the aspects of J2EE that both the professional and student needs to know to build multi-tier enterprise applications in Java. This includes the various technologies, design methodology, and design patterns. The text contains fully worked examples, built up throughout the book, which enables the reader to quickly develop multi-tier applications. An invaluable text for those who want to build enterprise wide applications in Java.

From the reviews:

"In this single volume ... we are introduced to all the major parts of the J2EE platform. ... the book does provide a wide-ranging introduction to the J2EE platform. That it does so at a reasonably detailed level is a key strength. Entire books have been written about each of the technologies included here, so to have it all in one place makes this a good reference to have around. ... This book provides a very good primer on J2EE." (Pan Pantziarka, Application Development Advisor, Vol. 8 (3), 2004)