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.