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Summary: Solid JSP Book for the Intermediate Java Developer
Review: I found this book excellent on several levels:- it provides an excellent introduction to the JSP language, covering all the major aspects in an easy-to-read format - it presents alternative techniques for handling "typical design challenges" (e.g. error handling, navigation between screens) and states the advantages/disadantages of the alternatives presented - it provides a series of excellent code samples for handling standard situations (e.g. in-depth error handling, handling database connections, etc.) My only reservation with this otherwise excellent book is that it could use more sample code and discussion in connecting JSP with EJB.
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Summary: Web Development with Java Server Pages
Review: The book was very good at explaining the principles of JSP and how they relate to other Java technologies. It also can take a beginner through simple example and raise skill levels as you proceed through the book but at the same time give experience JSP and Java programmers new concept at which they could use. Overall this is an excellent presented technical book that should be used often after reading. I give it two thumbs up!
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Summary: Web Development with Java Server Pages
Review: I find the book to be very well written and has a flow which makes it very simple and easy for the reader to follow the concepts of JSP. It also gives some comparison between similar technologies in the market which is helpful in deciding to some extent the pros and cons of using JSP. Since this book is concentrating on JSP only, it is better to have an idea of Java language and how java servlets work before reading it. The tips in the book are very handy while using JSP. I would like to recommend this book to everyone who is interested in learning JSP. Reena Gupta , Nashville TN - Vice President, Middle Tennessee Java Users Group
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Summary: Good chapter on packaging.
Review: The chapter entitled "The Art of WAR" is worth reading for its understandable coverage of how to package up the many files that a typical application comprises. -
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Summary: You also need a book about servlets
Review: If you plan a professional project with servlets and JSPs (servlet-centric design) you need two books. This one, which covers indepth the arena of JSPs and Marty Hall's book "Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages" which gives you an excellent tutorial and a technical view concerning servlets. Two good companions.
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Summary: One of the better book!
Review: This is presently, one of two better books on JSP. The other book is "core servlets & jsp" by M. Hall. Hereby, I will compare these two books: 1. I like the clarity of Hall's book. Hall expained everything very well although he did not touch as much depth as Fields & Kolb. Fields & Kolb's book was also well written, although a little on the verbose side; but it has the advantage of reaching further in depth: for example, the use of token handling to prevent re-execution of critical requests when the users push refresh... 2. The code examples in both books are excellent and worked very well. Again, Hall's examples lack some depth. For example, the databases examples are pretty poor and another key examples such as the Travel Agency examples are not as nearly as complete. Fields & Kolb's examples, some of them probably require more of your attention, reach far more in depth. I particularly like the examples on databases and customtags, expecially the examples on FAQ which is really outstanding. My conclusion is the two books complement each other pretty well and you should buy both. And forget about those wrox books which are often an horror when it comes to testing the code examples. And you know, in programming, without good codes, you don't learn much!
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Summary: One of the better books to have in your personal library.
Review: If you are new to Java, or an experienced Java/Servlet programmer interested in mastering the concepts and techniques required to develop Java Server Pages, "Web Development with Java Server Pages" is one of the better books to have in your personal library. Even though the book assumes some elementary understanding of servlets it does such a good job of explaining the fundamental features of JSP and how they are used with Servlets that even programmers very new to Servlets can easily grasp the concepts. I found the book to be very well written with a flow that is easy to follow and comprehend. The book lays a very well formed foundation covering fundamental issues in a very simple and easy to understand manner. The authors start from the ground up and explain the concepts and techniques required to grasp JSP programming. Additionally, I found the chapters on "Working with Databases" and "Architecting JSP Applications" as helpful extras that explain how JSP's work with, and are positioned within the J2EE framework making it an intergral part of that architecture. On the down side, the book could benefit from some more example code and I would have liked to see more on using JSP with EJB. Nevertheless I would recommend this book as a companion to mastering the art of JSP programming. I am the principal owner of an IT Training company that specializes in Java technologies including Servlets and JSP's, and the President of a Java SIG, and I will be recommending this book to our students and members. Andrew J Debkowski CEO Technical Advantage Associates, President Central New Jersey Java Users Group
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Summary: Good Beginners Book
Review: This is a comprehensive book for understanding the basics of JSP. More examples would have been nice. However, it is much better than the WROX book which I found to be bulky and overpriced in comparison.
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Summary: Tough for beginners
Review: Being relatively new to Java and JSP, I needed something that would give me the basic building blocks to get me up and running with JSP. I was hoping for something that would have led me through a series of inter-related jsp pages that implemented the concepts the book was trying to cover. Instead the examples are sporadic, there isn't a great flow to the book and it's gets hard to follow in places. Overall, not a very good choice for beginners.
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Summary: Good for beginner in jsp
Review: This book is good for beginner but not for experienced java developer. It is too verbose to get straight answers. Experienced java developer may just need JSP documentation (Specification, JSP Tutorial, JSP Syntax Card) from java.sun.com.
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