Editorial Reviews
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Covering the entire development process, software architect and consultant Derek Ashmore offers guidelines and advice to technical architects designing and developing J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) applications. Expecting reader familiarity with Java syntax and intermediate-level programming skills, he describes use-case analysis for defining the project, object- and data-modeling, implementation strategies and methodologies, and testing procedures and process improvement.Copyright c 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Midwest Book Review, The Computer Shelf (7/2/04)
The J2EE Architect's Handbook can justifiably be considered to be the 'bible' for J2EE based application designers and project managers.
Dan Hotka, Author/Instructor/Oracle Expert
Derek Ashmore has assembled a 'must have' book for anyone working with Java and/or J2EE applications.
Ian Ellis, Senior Technical Architect
'This book is very well crafted and explains everything you really need to know in order to be a successful and productive J2EE architect.'
Ross MacCharles, Lead Technical Architect
'It is concise, to the point, and packed with real world code examples that reinforce each concept.'
From the Inside Flap
This handbook is a concise guide to architecting, designing and building J2EE applications. This handbook will guide the technical architect through the entire J2EE project including identifying business requirements, performing use-case analysis, object and data modeling, and guiding a development team during construction. Whether you are about to architect your first J2EE application or are looking for ways to keep your projects on-time and on-budget, you will refer to this handbook again and again.
From the Back Cover
You will discover how to: -- Design J2EE applications so that they are robust, extensible, and easy to maintain. -- Apply commonly used design patterns effectively -- Identify and address application architectural issues before they hinder the development team -- Document and communicate the application design so that the development team's work is targeted -- Avoid common mistakes that derail project budgets and timelines. -- Guide the development team through the design and construction process. -- Setup effective procedures and guidelines that increase stability and decrease bug reports -- Effectively estimate needed resources and timelines
About the Author
Derek Ashmore is the managing consultant and CTO for Delta Vortex Technologies. He frequently architects and designs high-usage web applications and manages development teams to build them. Many of his articles have been published in the Java Developer's Journal, JavaPro and other trade publications. Derek can be reached at dashmore@dvt.com
Product Description:
This handbook is a concise guide to architecting, designing and building J2EE applications. This handbook will guide the technical architect through the entire J2EE project including identifying business requirements, performing use-case analysis, object and data modeling, and guiding a development team during construction. Whether you are about to architect your first J2EE application or are looking for ways to keep your projects on-time and on-budget, you will refer to this handbook again and again.
You will discover how to:
-- Design J2EE applications so that they are robust, extensible, and easy to maintain.
-- Apply commonly used design patterns effectively
-- Identify and address application architectural issues before they hinder the development team
-- Document and communicate the application design so that the development team's work is targeted
-- Avoid common mistakes that derail project budgets and timelines.
-- Guide the development team through the design and construction process.
-- Setup effective procedures and guidelines that increase stability and decrease bug reports
-- Effectively estimate needed resources and timelines
Publisher Marketing: This book is written for technical architects and senior developers tasked with designing and leading the development of J2EE java applications. This book will guide the architect through the entire process from analysis through application deployment providing numerous tips, tricks, and best practices along the way.
