Java Frameworks and Components

This book is a practical tool for Java^TM® programmers. It provides the necessary information for finding, evaluating and selecting an application framework for programming needs. It explains in plain language the benefits of frameworks and component technologies, specifically in relation to web application development. The book is unique: it does not focus on any specific technology, and uses examples from several different frameworks to explain the underlying principles. As the market for web applications begins its second wave, this volume provides the critical information for developers to make the transition into componentized framework-based development, keeping them ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

The book is a guide for programmers creating applications for use on the internet. It gives them what they need to evaluate and choose the appropriate framework and component tools. It provides the knowledge required to understand these technologies and to assist them in choosing the right tools for their job. It is written in plain English in a practical, hands-on approach as opposed to a highly technical, theoretical treatise on the subject. These technologies are new and very valuable but not widely adopted yet due to being perceived as very complex. This book dispels the mystery.