WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit [Paperback]

George Ruzek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2001

WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit will lead the reader through the sequential steps of writing a project in WebObjects. Apple Computer's WebObjects is a graphical Web development suite for the creation of Dynamic, web-based applications. WebObjects enables developers to generate rich Java client interfaces with the code-free "Direct to Web" feature. The "Direct to Java Client" technology uses wizards, pre-configured templates, and dynamically generated user interfaces to make client/server Java database development easier. Our resource teaches the reader to access a database early on, so that the knowledge gained will have immediate impact on projects. Readers will also learn useful design patterns tested in the field, along with the application of complex topics such as database inheritance. This book is packed with topics that are absolutely needed to be a successful WebObjects developer.

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WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit will lead the reader through the sequential steps of writing a project in WebObjects. By the end of the book, the reader will have the ability to write killer web apps using WebObjects. During the course of the book, the reader will learn (among other things) how to:

* build a database model
* Write enterprise classes
* Create a web-based user interface
* Create complex web applications that access relational databases

WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit teaches the reader how to access a database early on, so that that knowledge will have immediate impact on projects. Readers will also learn useful design patterns tested in the field, along with the application of complex topics such as database inheritance. This book is packed with topics that are absolutely needed if one is going to be a professional WebObjects developer.

About the Author

George Ruzek is an independent consultant and teacher specializing in server-side software development. George first started programming graphics and sound at age 13 on an Atari 800, and later on a Commodore Amiga. He then attended Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Electronic Music. After graduating with a B.S. in Math specializing in Computer Science, George went to work at Fannie Mae. He spent his time there writing software in C, C++, and Visual C++ on Windows and Unix, and Objective-C on NeXTSTEP. He then went to work at BLaCKSMITH (http://www.blacksmith.com) in McLean, Virginia, where he learned WebObjects from the great software engineers there. As a Director at BLaCKSMITH, George became familiar with a number of server-side technologies and frameworks. Because of his early adoption of Java at BLaCKSMITH, he was given the nickname "Java George." When not in front of a computer, George spends his time with his kids or playing the piano. He's also a true video game junkie. George can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1st edition (May 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672320746
• ISBN-13: 978-0672320743
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,313,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A step in the right direction., July 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit (Paperback)

This book is somewhat equivalent to the WebObjects Development 1 course offered by Apple. It might be for WebObjects 4.5, but everything in the book can be done in 5.0 without any large hassles (be sure to note that NSGregorianDate has been replaced by NSTimestamp). I haven't seen the "WebObjects5 for Java" book, however if you are wanting to learn WebObjects and looking for a book to set you on your way, this book will be a definite help. I suggest you read Apple's "WebObjects for HTML" PDF, then this book, then look at the old "EnterpriseObjects Framework Development Guide" PDF (listed under WO4.5 in Documentation on Apple's website) to get a clear view of what you are doing with regards to development with WebObjects.

I'm hoping the author will make a sequel to this book which covers most of what is learned in Apple's WebObjects Development II course. WebObjects has always been the best web development tool out there, but has lacked adequate documentation; with books like this, it is possible for more than just hardcore NeXTers to appreciate the power of WO.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beware-- It doesnt have a CD as listed, May 30, 2001

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"clayreeves" (Traverse City, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit (Paperback)

The book is good, but based on WebObjects 4, not 5 which has been released.

Beware, it does not have a CD as listed on the site.

It is a basic book, which assists you with installation to building a site.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad., March 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: WebObjects Web Application Construction Kit (Paperback)

This book answered many questions I had on WebObjects. The only thing I don't like is the screenshots are from a Windows environment. I would love to have screenshots from both Windows and MacOS.