CHAPTER 2Simplifying Enterprise Java Applications with the Spring Framework

The first chapter of this book discussed the fundamental principles of Java EE application architecture and design. In this chapter, I will show how these concepts apply to the Spring Framework. I will begin with a brief overview of Spring and its importance as an application framework. Then, I'll cover the building blocks that make up this framework, and in the process you will see the framework in action. After you understand the underlying principles of the Spring Framework, I will discuss its role in enterprise Java application architecture and design. Finally, I will wind up this chapter with the Spring Java design pattern directive that will be used in the next ...

Get Pro Java™ EE Spring Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies Implementing Java™ EE Patterns with the Spring Framework now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.