Java EE 8 Cookbook

Java EE is a collection of technologies and APIs to support Enterprise Application development. The choice of what to use and when can be dauntingly complex for any developer. This book will help you master this. Packed with easy to follow recipes, this is your guide to becoming productive with Java EE 8.

You will begin by seeing the latest features of Java EE 8, including major Java EE 8 APIs and specifications such as JSF 2.3, and CDI 2.0, and what they mean for you.

What you will learn

• Actionable information on the new features of Java EE 8
• Using the most important APIs with real and working code
• Building server side applications, web services, and web applications
• Deploying and managing your application using the most important Java EE servers
• Building and deploying microservices using Java EE 8
• Building Reactive application by joining Java EE APIs and core Java features
• Moving your application to the cloud using containers
• Practical ways to improve your projects and career through community involvement

Table of Contents

1. New Features and Improvements
2. Server Side Development
3. Building powerful services with JSON and RESTful features
4. Web and Client Server Communication
5. Security of Enterprise Architecture
6. Reduce coding effort by relying on standards
7. Deploy and manage applications with the major Java EE Servers
8. Building lightweight solutions using microservices
9. Using Multi Threading on Enterprise Context
10. Using event-driven programming to build reactive applications
11. Rising to the Cloud – Java EE, Containers, and Cloud
12. Appendix: The Power of Sharing Knowledge

About the Author

Elder Moraes helps Java EE developers build and deliver secure, fast, and available applications, so they can work on great projects. Passionate about content sharing, he speaks at international events and blogs. Working with Java since 2002, Elder has developed applications for various industries. A board member at SouJava, he led the "Java EE 8 - The Next Frontier" initiative. He lives in Brazil with his wife, Erica, and his daughter, Rebeca.