Javaserver Pages for Dummies [Paperback]

Mac Rinehart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764515446 | ISBN-13: 978-0764515446 | Publication Date: December 15, 2001

This book covers the essentials that both Java application developers and Web designers need to know to create successful JSP pages, including developing Java apps with Web design in mind and building pages that don't violate Java code. It includes essential reference materials on JavaBeans, JDBC, and JavaScript necessary to help application developers and Web developers work in harmony.

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From the Back Cover

Covers JavaServer Pages 1.2 specification

JSP examples, tools, and more on CD-ROM

Find out how JSP works with JavaScript, JavaBean, and JDBC

Get up to speed with the latest JavaServer Pages specifications
Whether you're a Web designer or a Java developer, this friendly guide helps you deliver dynamic Web content. From working with basic JSP tags to harnessing JavaBeans and sophisticated JSP applications, it's just what you need to create successful JavaServer Pages.

all this on the bonus CD-ROM
* Dreamweaver UltraDev and HomeSite trial versions
* Tomcat
* Java 2 SDK Standard Ed. v1.3 for Windows
* Forte for Java 2.0 Community Ed. for All Platforms
* All sample code from the book
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About the Author

Mac Rinehart is the president of Sextant Technology Consulting, Inc. and a consultant specializing in JSP and Java enterprise application development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 414 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764515446
• ISBN-13: 978-0764515446
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,692,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save yourself days of frustration -- don't buy this book, July 1, 2003

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EmelBrenna "enginerd01" (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Javaserver Pages for Dummies (Paperback)

I have bought many Dummies books on various subjects and have always been pleased with them until now. I am a web developer and gave up in frustration after being unable to get the first example running. This book has numerous typos, the copy of the Tomcat server included on the CD didn't work, forcing me to download from the jakarta site, the examples on the CD have typos in them, also, and are write-protected in some manner that Tomcat absolutely despises. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND YOUR SANITY.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did any 'Dummie' test drive this book ?, June 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Javaserver Pages for Dummies (Paperback)

Fine intentions but needs to be tested/edited. KIS - Keep it Simple! Code/Examples don't work. Break up each skill into a simple easy to do session with code and examples that work. Why are the exercises mixing in complicated Java pages that don't work anyway! I was so anxious to get a book I thought would be written for a dummy like me but I get a book that requires troubleshooting & cursing. Please post updates/fixes to the dummies site. 1 star is for software, setup instructions, and some good explanations -- but i can't recommend, 'cause i can't use. NOTE: I found Marty Hall's "Core Servlets & JavaServer Pages" is super for beginners or anyone needing concise & working samples.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars First Impressions?, February 12, 2002

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Andrew Watt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Javaserver Pages for Dummies (Paperback)

So, here we are at the start of another in the "Dummies" series and I'm left wondering who's the dummy in question.
The book is pretty readable, but you would expect this from the Hungry Minds stable.
However, there are a few errors... And I'm only at Chapter 2.
I will battle on, but I'm left with the feeling that a conscientious editor would have picked up on the bugs in the example code, the directory path errors, dodgy illustrations and the mismatch between the example code on the CD and the text.
Would I buy it again?
Perhaps, but only after a few patches to the original release. ;-)