Practical JSF in Java EE 8: Web Applications ​in Java for the Enterprise

Practical JSF in Java EE 8: Web Applications ​in Java for the Enterprise

<p>Master the Java EE 8 and JSF (JavaServer Faces) APIs and web framework with this practical, projects-driven guide to web development. This book combines theoretical background with a practical approach by building four real-world applications. By developing these JSF web applications, you'll take a tour through the other Java EE technologies such as JPA, CDI, Security, WebSockets, and more.</p><p>In <i>Practical JSF in Java EE 8</i>, you will learn to use the JavaServer Faces web framework in Java EE 8 to easily construct a web-based user interface from a set of reusable components. Next, you add JSF event handling and then link to a database, persist data, and add security and the other bells and whistles that the Java EE 8 platform has to offer.</p><p>After reading this book you will have a good foundation in Java-based web development and will have increased your proficiency in sophisticated Java EE 8 web development using the JSF framework.</p><p><b>What You Will Learn</b></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li>Use the Java EE 8 and the JavaServer Faces APIs to build Java-based web applications through four practical real-world case studies</li> <li>Process user input with JSF and the expression language by building a calculator application</li> <li>Persist data using JSF templating and Java Persistence to manage an inventory of books</li> <li>Create and manage an alumni database using JSF, Ajax, web services and Java EE 8's security features.<br></li> </ul><p> <b>Who This Book Is For</b></p><p> </p><p>Those new to Java EE 8 and JSF. Some prior experience with Java is recommended.</p>