Since the introduction of JSP technology, two architectures have emerged for building server-side Web applications in Java. The first involves JSPs only, and the second uses JSPs and Servlets together. Stephen discusses the two architectures, outlines the trade-offs, and suggests some rules to help decide which technique is right.
"Pattern Hatching" will retain the flavor of its namesake in <I>C++ Report,</I> elaborating and building on patterns in GoF's <I>Design Patterns</I> book. The main difference will be a focus on Java, both as an implementation vehicle and as a rich source of pattern examples.
The first in-depth treatment of how to deal with programming issues. The 17 patterns presented in the book range from small, programming-language specific idioms to large-scale solutions for complex engineering problems that lead to the definition of pattern-based programming components.
Optimize It! 4.0 from Intuitive Systems is a Java-code profiling tool designed to be a comprehensive suite of tools. A "must try" for any developer looking to reduce cycle times and improve the overall performance of Java apps.
InstallAnywhere is the latest edition to the Zero G Software line of deployment tools. The UI is straightforward, the performance is very good, and it allows users to create installation programs that will fulfill the needs of almost any developer.
How can you process all AWT events within an application? Scott discusses two techniques for advanced event processing. The trade-offs in each of these techniques will dictate which is more appropriate to use.