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The Web Application Framework Overview introduces the Web Application Framework and discusses what it is, how it works, and what sets it apart from other Web application frameworks.
Before starting, you should be familiar with concepts used in building web applications using existing J2EE web technologies, such as servlets and JavaServlet Pages (JSP pages).
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Chapter 1, Overview and Architecture, provides an overview of the Web Application Framework architecture, and attention to how the various parts are combined to write a Web Application Framework application.
Chapter 2, Develop an Application, explains in detail the creation and usage of application components that can then be assembled into a complete functional application.
Chapter 3, Programming Guide, describes common programming scenarios and explains how to use certain fundamental objects in the Web Application Framework.
Chapter 4, Deploy an Application, covers the preparation of a Web Application Framework application for deployment in most J2EE containers, as well as deployment-time configuration of a Web Application Framework application.
Chapter A, Troubleshooting, outlines known Troubleshooting issues including symptom, probable cause, probable solution, and comments for each known issue.
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Java Studio Enterprise documentation includes books and tutorials delivered in Acrobat Reader (PDF) format, release notes, online help, and tutorials delivered in HTML format.
The documents described in this section are available from the docs.sun.comSM web site and from the Documentation link from the Sun Java Studio Enterprise Developers Source portal (http://developers.sun.com/jsenterprise).
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Describes last-minute release changes and technical notes.
Describes how to install the Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 integrated development environment (IDE) on each supported platform and includes other pertinent information, such as system requirements, upgrade instructions, server information, command-line switches, installed subdirectories, database integration, and information on how to use the Update Center.
Describes how to assemble EJB modules and web modules into a J2EE application and how to deploy and run a J2EE application.
Describes the Web Application Framework component architecture and the process to design, create, and distribute new components.
Describes the components available in the Web Application Framework Library.
Introduces the Web Application Framework and what it is, how it works, and what sets it apart from other application frameworks.
Introduces the mechanics and techniques to build a web application using the Web Application Framework tools.
Provides the steps to create and use application components that can be assembled to develop an application using the Web Application Framework and explains how to deploy the application in most J2EE containers.
Describes the various parts of the Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 2004Q4 IDE and emphasizes the use of the visual tools for developing a Web Application Framework application.
Gives a brief introduction to the Web Application Framework tag library, as well as a comprehensive reference to the tags available within the library.
Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 tutorials help you understand the features of the IDE. Each tutorial provides techniques and code samples that you can use or modify in developing more substantial applications. All tutorials illustrate deployment with Sun Java System Application Server.
All tutorials are available from the Tutorials and Code Camps link off the Developers Source portal, which you can access from within the IDE by choosing Help > Examples and Tutorials.
Online help is available in the Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 IDE. You can open help by pressing the help key (F1 in Microsoft Windows environments, Help key in the Solaris environment), or by choosing Help Contents. Either action displays a list of help topics and a search facility.
The documentation is provided in accessible formats that are readable by assistive technologies for users with disabilities. You can find accessible versions of documentation as described in the following table.
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Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. Email your comments to Sun at this address:
Please include the book's title (Web Application Framework Developer's Guide) and its part number (819-0728-10) in the subject line of your email.
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