Java for ColdFusion Developers [Paperback]

Eben Hewitt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 7, 2003

Macromedia's new ColdFusion MX brings ColdFusion's proven ease of use and productivity to the scalable, standards-based Java technology architecture. Developers can now take advantage of MX's innovations to create rich Internet applications, and for the first time ColdFusion developers will be able to write Java code in ColdFusion templates. In Java for ColdFusion Developers, Hewitt helps the reader quickly get up to speed on the new features of MX, then leverages what the ColdFusion developer already knows to start delving into object-oriented programming concepts and Java programming. Learn the various development environments, basic Java syntax, error handling, exceptions and debugging, then get a GUI overview with AWT and Swing. Create Web sites in Java and learn servlet architecture, JavaServer Pages and how to work with databases. With plenty of code, audience-specific notes, and practical advice Hewitt helps Web developers graduate into full-fledged Java programmers.

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From the Back Cover

The first Java guide specifically for experienced ColdFusion developers and Web professionals!

• Leverage your Web and ColdFusion skills to develop powerful Java applications
• Master JSP, servlets, custom tags, JavaBeans, JDBC, and other key Java Web technologies
• Install and run Apache Tomcat 4 and JRun 4 application servers
• Build several complete applications, including an e-commerce site
• Includes handy Java glossary and JSP/servlet references
• Up-to-the-minute coverage of Java 1.4, JSP 1.2, servlet 2.3, and ColdFusion MX

With ColdFusion MX and this book, any Web professional can leverage the power of Java to build robust, high-performance Web applications. Leading Web developer and columnist Eben Hewitt begins with a rapid-fire introduction to Java that builds on what you already know about ColdFusion to teach you exactly what you need to know about Java programming. Hewitt's focused examples, real-world insights, and code will take you from the basics of object-oriented programming to sophisticated JSP/servlet development, XML-based applications, and beyond!

• Master object-oriented application design and programming
• Build powerful servlets, JavaServer Pages, applets, and desktop applications
• Leverage XML & XSLT, exception handling, I/O, JDBC databases, and more
• Understand the similarities and key differences between CFML and Java development
• Integrate ColdFusion MX with J2EE and servlet technology
• Create JSP custom tags and use the brand-new JSP Standard Tag Library
• Includes complete references to JSP tags and the Servlet API, plus a handy Java glossary

The bookUs extensive code examples (downloadable from www.corecoldfusion.com) include a start-to-finish Java e-commerce application.

About the Author

EBEN HEWITT, M.A., is a Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Developer and Web Development Manager at Cybertrails.com. He is a frequent columnist, author of Core ColdFusion 5 (Prentice Hall PTR), and creator of Eben Hewitt's ColdFusion Training Course: A Digital Seminar on CD-ROM (PTG Interactive). Every month, millions of people visit the ColdFusion and Java-based sites he has created.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Education; 1st edition (January 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130461806
• ISBN-13: 978-0130461803
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,187,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eben Hewitt is the Director of Application Architecture at a publicly traded international corporation, where he is focused on Service Oriented Architecture and enterprise applications. He has worked in IT for more than ten years, working on large-scale web and SOA integration projects, event-driven architecture, rules engines, distributed software, and messaging systems.

Hewitt is the author of several technical books, including Cassandra: The Definitive Guide and Java SOA Cookbook, and he is a contributor to 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know, all for O'Reilly.

He is a popular speaker at international conferences, a TOGAF certified architect, and a certified Scum Master with several other programming certifications.

Follow Eben on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ebenhewitt or visit http://www.ebenhewitt.com.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serves its intended purpose well, March 12, 2003

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This review is from: Java for ColdFusion Developers (Paperback)

Whether you have an OO background or not, this book makes learning the basics of Java easy and gets you up to speed in JSP's and servlets very fast.

A friend of mine who is an experienced Java developer looked through it and was impressed...it really hits the points that need to be covered in a very clear and concise way. If you need more depth or practice with specific Java topics, there are other suitable books to use as helpful reference.

Although it is written for ColdFusion developers, anyone with basic web programming experience will find this book useful as an introduction to JSP's and servlets. Very highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a ColdFusion developer need to learn, June 23, 2003

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This review is from: Java for ColdFusion Developers (Paperback)

Since the release of ColdFusion MX, learning a little bit of Java makes more sense than ever for a ColdFusion developer. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Java manuals out there are targeted to people with OOP experience, often C/C++ developers. They also cover a lot of things that have no value for a web developer. Eben Hewitt managed to cover this special niche pretty well, with a well-structured book that delivers exactly what a ColdFusion developer need to learn in order to become acquainted with Java.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Java, July 14, 2003

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Lisa J Wilson (Rocklin, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java for ColdFusion Developers (Paperback)

When I began reading "Java for ColdFUsion Developers", I was excited to see how similar writing a Java program is to the syntax used to write CFScript or Action Script. This is an excellent time to learn all three!

The author has organized his information in a logical manner that builds from the basics and moves throught topics that include programming structures and object-oriented application design. Specific to CF developers is the chapter on "Extending ColdFusion with Java" to leverage ColdFusion use in J2EE environments.

Hewitt has an easy tone that makes you feel as though he's talking directly to you. He includes code for creating class files as he moves along to allow you to write and compile as you go. An experienced author with two other CF books behind him, he introduces Java to experienced CF developers who may come from a web background instead of hard-core programming. The book covers the basics thoroughly without breaking your back (unlike other books in my backpack!)

It's not a book for those new to ColdFusion or other types of programming, but it's an excellent resource for those of us who are overwhelmed by the current number of cryptic Java books available. As the introduction to Hal Helms reads, Eben Hewitt achieves his goal by "helping us leverage our ColdFusion knowledge into Java expertise."

Lisa Wilson, Manager, Sacramento ColdFusion User Group