Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)

The Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) is a robust suite of middleware application services for server-side application development. J2EE is an extension of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE).

J2EE makes all Java enterprise APIs and functionality available and accessible in a well-integrated fashion. This helps to simplify complex problems in the development, deployment, and management of multi-tier, server-centric enterprise solutions. Let’s look at the technologies included with J2EE.

J2EE services summary

Table 1-1 shows the technologies provided by the J2EE specification.

Table 1-1. Technologies of J2EE specification
 J2EE specification
WebServlets, JSPs
EJBEnterprise component architecture ...

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