Java Servlets and JSP

Introduction

Although it was originally thought that Java might achieve success and take-up through client-side applets, it was on the server side that Java achieved its most consistent take-up.

Java Servlet technology and Java Server Pages (JSP) allow web developers to create dynamic content using a known, portable, standard, open language--Java.

The course uses the open-source Tomcat container. Other containers are by special arrangement only.

Duration and Construction

The course lasts three days. It is based on a cycle of theory-language-practice-review, with approximately two cycles per day. One non-trivial, practical case-study is developed during the course.

Each day will start at 09.00 and finish at 16.30.

Intended Audience

Participants will be practising software engineers who already know and use Java. They may have attended the Advanced Java course. Participants should also be familiar with the basics of HTTP, HTML and the Web.

Aims

To understand the J2EE architecture
To review HTTP and XML
To understand and practise the creating and deploying of servlets
To understand and practise the creating and deploying of JavaServer Pages (JSP)

Numbers

We recommend that there are no more than 10 participants, each working at his or her own machine.

Deliverables

Lectures
Facilitation of discussions
Direction, assistance and feedback on exercises
Proposed solutions to the exercises
Copies of lecture slides, plus explanatory text and summaries
Reference list of books and sources

J2EE architecture
Containers and services
Servlet technology
Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI)
Cookies and session tracking
JavaServer Pages (JSP)
Java Messaging
JSP and JavaBeans
JSP custom tags
J2EE design patterns

Site Requirements

One PC with Java 1.4 (Forte, JBuilder or Cafe) and J2EE, per participant (including one for the lecturer), preferably networked and with a printer
Data projector with a real 1024 x 768 resolution, and suitable screen
White-board, preferably not doubling up as the projector's screen; blackboard and chalk are acceptable
Flip-chart and easel, with additional flip-chart paper

Contacting

Please contact Matrice by telephone on +44 7010 704705; by fax on +44 7010 704706; by emailing bookings@matrice.co.uk; or by visiting http://www.matrice.co.uk