J2EE™ and JAX™: Developing Web Applications and Web Services

1.6. Organization

Here's what you'll find in this book, chapter by chapter.

1.6.1. Part I: Foundations

• Chapter 1: Introduction. The usual introductory fluff. Contains the sentence you are now reading, plus those that immediately precede and follow it.

• Chapter 2: The Example Application. Introduces the application that will be used throughout the book. The actual code listings for the application are in the Appendix, to avoid making the chapter too dense. Includes coverage of object design, JavaBeans, and the Strategy and Singleton design patterns.

• Chapter 3: The Layered Application. Reworks the example application to make it more suitable for evolving into the various architectural models to be covered. Separates interface from implementation. ...