Core Servlets and Javaserver Pages: Core Technologies, Vol. 1
Marty Hall’s Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages was the number 1 servlet/JSP book in 2000 — helping over 100,000 Java developers master the power of Java server-side programming to Web-enable an extraordinary range of applications. Now, Hall takes the next step, bringing together even more powerful servlet/JSP techniques. The second edition of Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages provides a complete introduction to the technology, completely updated for JSP 2.0, servlets 2.4, the JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL), and Java 1.4. This book serves both beginning and advanced developers. For beginning servlet and JSP developers, the book provides clear step-by-step coverage of the basic topics. For programmers already experienced with servlet and JSP technology, the book provides in-depth discussion of advanced topics, complete coverage of newly introduced capabilities, and practical design strategies. J2EE technology is the leading technology for building Web applications and services, and s… More >>
Core Servlets and Javaserver Pages: Core Technologies, Vol. 1
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I bought this book thinking that it had the same quality found in other Core Series books but I was disappointed after reading the first chapters.
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From page one, the author does not go into any detailed explanation of anything, he only gives the reader brief concepts of every subject and for each one he adds extensive code examples which could be up to 7 or 8 pages long (mostly containing screenshots and tons of lines of regular Java code and classes that you are already supposed to know how to do) which are also so simple and repetitive that they do not add any value to the concept already explained.
I also found really annoying two facts:
1 – Throughout the book the author constantly references Volume 2 of the book where supposedly the topic in mention will be discussed (there are so many references to Volume 2 that kind of leaves you wondering about the completeness of Volume 1 – not to mention that Volume 2 is not released yet and will not be released until 2006).
2 – The author repeats over and over again about the Servlets and JSP courses he gives (once or maybe twice is ok… but please….)
To me these two facts are just a marketing strategy whether to induce you to buy Volume 2 of the book or to attend one of such courses.
Bottom line is… if you want a book that only gives you the tip of the iceberg and simple explanations or recipes on how to do things.. this book is for you, if not, choose any other book. I find that O’Reilly’s Head First Servlets & JSP book, even though is an introductory book, has so much more content than this one and is so much more fun to read (and there is no Volume 2!
Very solid book… The most difficult chapter #2
Since Set up can be a pain sometimes, but after that it is a breeze.
This book is a must have for all java developers. This is a fabulous book for beginners in servlets & JSP and an indispensable reference for those who already know this technology.
This book helped a novice like myself grasp the concepts of writing web applications in Java. It covers all major topics well and I look forward to purchasing Vol 2.
This book presents a great introduction into the world of server side programming. Hall is an excellent writer and is considered to be the go-to man for JSP and Servlet development. This book is valuable to anyone interested in J2EE development.