JavaServer Faces, or JSF, brings a component-based model to web application development that's similar to the model that's been used in standalone GUI applications for years. The technology builds on the experience gained from Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and numerous commercial and open source web application frameworks that simplify the development process. In JavaServer Faces, developers learn how to use this new framework to build real-world web applications. The book contains everything you'll need: how to construct the HTML on the front end; how to create the user interface components that connect the front end to your business objects; how to write a back-end that's JSF-friendly; and how to create the deployment descriptors that tie everything together. JavaServer Faces pays particular attention to simple tasks that are easily ignored, but crucial to any real application: working with tablular data, for example, or enabling and disabling buttons. And this book doesn't hide from the trickier issues, like creating custom components or creating renderers for different presentation layers. Whether you're experienced with JSF or a just starting out, you'll find everything you need to know about this technology in this book. Topics covered include:

• The JSF environment
• Creating and rendering components
• Validating input
• Handling user-generated events
• Controlling page navigation
• Working with tabular data
• Internationalization
• Integration between JSF and Struts
• Developing custom renderers and custom components

JavaServer Faces is a complete guide to the crucial new JSF technology. If you develop web applications, JSF belongs in your toolkit, and this book belongs in your library.

hard to read,  March 16 2005
Submitted by Rene Pawlitzek   [Respond | View]

I find this book hard to read. In my opinion, it is not a good JSF introduction. I miss examples that explain individual features. Read this title after you have acquired some JSF knowledge.


Clearing the mist off JSF,  May 02 2004
Submitted by FreeSoul   [Respond | View]

<b<Timely publication</b> that clears off so much mist and confusion sorrounding JSF implementations. Explains concepts in a very clear and concise manner. Something I think, very important for people seriously considering JSF for their application development.

Provides an easy way to integrate Tiles and a road map for conversion from Struts.

I feel application Authentication and security has been left untouched. An example using JAAS and web filter or other mecahnism would have been nice.

Overall, a recommended read for those left lost between the offical implementation and other articles floating around the web (based on Early Access release). Book's samples and articles are conforming to the Sun JSF release 1.0. (The factor that attracted me the most to this book.)


Clearing the mist off JSF,  May 02 2004
Submitted by FreeSoul   [Respond | View]

<b<Timely publication</b> that clears off so much mist and confusion sorrounding JSF implementations. Explains concepts in a very clear and concise manner. Something I think, very important for people seriously considering JSF for their application development.

Provides an easy way to integrate Tiles and a road map for conversion from Struts.

I feel application Authentication and security has been left untouched. An example using JAAS and web filter or other mecahnism would have been nice.

Overall, a recommended read for those left lost between the offical implementation and other articles floating around the web (based on Early Access release). Book's samples and articles are conforming to the Sun JSF release 1.0. (The factor that attracted me the most to this book.)