Application Development

Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) (Course Code: 068)

Course Schedule:

Please call 8622 8900 or email us for further information

Overview:

This intense course will give Java programmers an introduction to the main technologies of the Java2 Enterprise Edition. Students will be able to develop applications with these technologies, or be ready for more advanced instruction in areas such as Enterprise JavaBeans.

Learning Method:

This course uses a combination of instructor presentation, and student hands-on practical exercises. Each attendee will be provided a comprehensive set of notes and will have the opportunity to apply and test what they have learned in the classroom throughout the course.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is designed for Java programmers who will use the J2EE to develop transportable distributed applications.

Pre-requisites:

Before attending this course you should have completed:

Course 064: Java Programming Fundamentals

Course 067: Advanced Java Programming

or have Java development experience.
A familiarity with Java Beans, RMI, and XML is also recommended.

What can you expect to gain from this course?

After completing this course, you will:

be experienced in writing Java applications
be able to define applets and the applet life cycle
be able to discuss object-oriented theory, including abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
be able to directly apply your skills in the workplace in the latest project using Java
have attained the necessary pre-requisites to attend more advanced Java or other programming or solution development courses held at Monash Professional

Course Content:

Module 1:J2EE Overview

Client Tier
Middle Tier
Application Server Tier
The J2EE Platform
J2EE Skills

Module 2: Getting with started with JSP

Dynamic Web Content
The JSP Solution
JSP Syntax
JSP Deployment
Variables and Expressions
Implicit Objects
page and taglib Directives
Include and Forward
Exception Handling

Module 3: Forms and JavaBeans

HTML Forms
JavaBeans
JavaBeans and JSP
Bean Properties
Property Types
Properties and Forms
Bean Scopes

Module 4: Introduction to JSTL

JSP Expression Language
Expression Language Implicit Objects
What is JSTL?
Core Tags - Conditionals
Core Tags - Iteration and Import
XML Manipulation Tags
Internationalisation Tags
SQL Tags

Module 5:Servlet basics

Browsers, Servers and Servlets
The Basic Servlet
The Servlet Life Cycle
The HttpServlet Approach
More do Methods
Threading in Servlets
Debugging

Module 6:Request and response

Request and Response Basics
The HttpServletRequest Object
Request Headers
Status Codes
Response Headers
Ensuring Valid Characters

Module 7:Session tracking

Understanding Cookies
The Cookie Class
Cookies in JSP
Cookie Properties
Session Tracking
The HttpSession Class
Sessions in JSP
Encoding URLs
Terminating Sessions

Module 8:Web applications

Web Application Components
ServletContext
Forward and Include
Supporting Files
Deployment Descriptor
Deployment Descriptor Elements
Security - Authentication
Security in the J2EE Application Server
Security - Authorisation

Module 9:Introduction to JNDI

Naming and Directory Services
Namespaces and Contexts
Naming Operations
Bindings
Attributes
Directory Operations
DNS Lookups with JNDI
JNDI in J2EE

Module 10:Introduction to JDBC

The JDBC Connectivity Model
Database Programming
Connecting to the Database
Creating a SQL Query
Getting the Results
Updating Database Data
Finishing Up

Module 11:JDBC SQL Programming

Error Checking and the SQLException Class
The SQLWarning Class
The Statement Interface
The ResultSet Interface
Updatable Result Sets
JDBC Types
Executing SQL Queries
ResultSetMetaData
Executing SQL Updates
Transaction Management

Module 12:JDBC SQL Escape syntax - Advanced JDBC

Using a PreparedStatement
Parameterised Statements
Stored Procedures
ResultSets from Stored Procedures
The execute() Method
Batch Updates
RowSets
DatabaseMetaData
Large Objects
The DriverManager Class
Types of JDBC Driver

Module 13:Datasources

DataSources
Connection Pools in the J2EE Application Server
Data Sources in the J2EE Application Server
Connecting to a DataSource

Module 14:Introduction to JAVAMAIL

Mail Systems and JavaMail
The javax.mail Packages
Establishing a Session
The Message Interface
Sending a Message
Message Stores
Mail Folders
Multipart Messages
JMS
Introduction to JMS Concepts
What is JMS?
Parent Interfaces and GMD
JMS Definitions
Message Object
Multi-Threading and JMS Exception
PTP Domain and Interfaces
Pub/Sub Domain and Interfaces
J2EE Application Server Administered Objects
Creating the Client
Handling the Message
Producing the Message

Module 15:EJB and the J2EE architecture

Evolution of Distributed Computing on the Web
The J2EE Solution
The Enterprise JavaBean
Roles in Enterprise JavaBeans Development
EJB Container and Application Server
Web Services and J2EE

Module 16:Getting started with EJB

Defining the Bean Class
Remote Interface
Writing Business Methods
Home Interface
Deployment Descriptors and Deployment
The Client
Locating the Bean
Create an Enterprise Bean Instance
Invoking the Bean's Methods
Compiling and Running the Client

Module 17:Three types of EJB

A Session Bean
A Message-Driven Bean
An Entity Bean
What About State?
Stateless Session Beans
Stateful Session Beans
MDB Code
Entity Bean Persistence Models
Entity Bean Code
Deployment Descriptor

Module 18:Case study

Account Local and Local Home Interfaces
Account EJB
ejb-jar.xml
sun-ejb-jar.xml
Teller Remote and Home Interfaces
TellerEJB
ejb-jar.xml - Take 2
Teller.html
Teller Servlet
TransferBean
Results.jsp
web.xml
application.xml

Appendix ADeploying a JSP with the deploy tool

WAR Wizard
Changing the WAR