Beginning Jsp 2.0: Build Web Applications Using Jsp, Java, And Struts

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Summary: This is good book
Review: I took out one star is beacause the part on setting up Apache tomcat, Java SDK and other software in Linux is vaque.
On the whole it is a book. It shows you many examples and most importantly the book explain the examples in great details.
I would recommend this book to people who has knowledge in aleast one programming language.

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Summary: Simple tutorials
Review: I'm about half way through the book and am finding it to be just what I need. I inherited a JSP application from a programmer who didn't practice code reuse, JSTL, struts, etc. I knew there had to be a better way to code the 100+ plus programs so that they could be maintained and enhanced. I highly recommend this book! I have been able to successfully begin rewriting the code and eliminate redundancy (refactor) and debug the application (which was never used by the end users who commissioned the app in the first place - too buggy). As the previous reviewer mentioned, it would be helpful to have some background in programming to fully appreciate the material but it really does take you step-by-step through JSP and JSTL use. I t isimportant to do the exercises and examples if you're not an experienced C++ or Java programmer though.
I especially like the fact that the authors are very careful to explain each new element in the code the first time it's used. It's great to understand every line of code as it's being presented and without repetition after it's been presented. Kudos.

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Summary: Excellent for learning JSP w/JSTL (tag libraries)& reuse
Review: I'm about half way through the book and am finding it to be just what I need. I inherited a JSP application from a programmer who didn't practice code reuse, JSTL, struts, etc. I knew there had to be a better way to code the 100+ plus programs so that they could be maintained and enhanced. I highly recommend this book! I have been able to successfully begin rewriting the code and eliminate redundancy (refactor) and debug the application (which was never used by the end users who commissioned the app in the first place - too buggy). As the previous reviewer mentioned, it would be helpful to have some background in programming to fully appreciate the material but it really does take you step-by-step through JSP and JSTL use. I t isimportant to do the exercises and examples if you're not an experienced C++ or Java programmer though.
I especially like the fact that the authors are very careful to explain each new element in the code the first time it's used. It's great to understand every line of code as it's being presented and without repetition after it's been presented. Kudos.

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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: Pretty good book. It is for people with little or no java experience. Found several typos and code errors that I didn't find any documentation for!

P.S. The source code IS available for download at http://support.apress.com/

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Summary: Simple tutorials
Review: The book is supposed to serve as tutorials for people who even don't know Java programming language. It could live up for it promise only if authors would care not to make so many typos and mistakes sprinkled throughout the text. Some examples are impossible to get to work correctly unless reader is experienced in reading and understanding specifications to Servlets and JSP. One example is writing Simple Tag in chapter 9. It will never work the way the authors presented it.
Some techniques are used inconsistently, for example, scriplets are used in sample code where more advanced Expression Language or Standard Tag Library would do. JSTL tags are not clearly explained and can be confusing to understand and difficult to memorize.
Despite limitations mentioned above, the book manages to teach JSP. At least for Java programmers, the book is easy to read through at good pace and pick up fairy good understanding of JSP and even Struts framework. It would not make good reference though and the determined learner will need a lot of other material on the subject.

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Summary: No source code.
Review: The book says that the source code can be downloaded from wrox.com. But that is not true. The book does not have a CD, and the source is not wrox.com. I have not had any luck with the forums or support at Wrox Without the source code, this book is not worth the price, or the time.

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Summary: This book !
Review: This is best for begineers! The examples are there whenever you need it.
You won't need a have a SAT to understand this book.