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Summary: Learn the Material, Pass the Test, Laugh a Little
Comment: As big as it is, with as many pages as it has, the web is really in its infancy. New technologies are constantly being developed. Some of these will suceed and some will not. It's pretty clear, however, that one of the surviving technologies will be Sun's Java Server Pages and Servlets.
And if you're looking for someone to hire to do these on your web site, you might ask the prospective employee if they know Servlets and JSP. One person says "Sure," the other says "Sure, and I've passed the Sun Certified Web Component Developer Exam." Which is going to get a step up in your hiring plans.
This book has two (maybe three) goals, one is to teach you about the subject, the other is to help you pass the exam. The third possible goal is to do these two with a light heartedness and humor that can help you stay awake when your studying something a bit less interesting than say the Kama Sutra. Thys style won't suit everyone - does anything suit everyone.
The result to me, is a book that accomplishes all of these goals quite well.
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Summary: Simple language and yet very effective
Comment: Simple to understand and lof of diagrams used which makes things easy to be remembered...
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Summary: Very Good approach
Comment: I found this book to be very very clear in explaining how it works and how to configure ur files to make ur application work. I just read a few chapters. very clear content and easy to understand.
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Summary: Not my style
Comment: This book is cute but they went too far. Its a bit silly and inefficient. I tried reading a few chapters and sent it back. Its also much bulkier than it should be; there's a lot of wasted space. However if you like this type of book, give it a try. I'm sure it is accurate and that is certainly a plus!
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Summary: Head First Servlets & JSP rocks!
Comment: Looking for either an enjoyable intro into JSP and Servlets or material on passing the Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam? Grab a copy of Head First Servlets & JSP by Bryan Basham, Kathy Sierra, and Bert Bates. It rocks...
Chapter list: Intro; Why use Servlets & JSPs; Web app architecture; Mini MVC tutorial; Being a servlet; Being a web app; Conversational state; Being a JSP; Script-free pages; Custom tags are powerful; When JSTL is not enough; Deploying your web app; Keep it secret, keep it safe; The power of filters; Enterprise design patterns; Final mock exam; Index
I've stated my preference in the past to learning subjects with a bit of humor thrown in. OK... a *lot* of humor. If I have a chance to pick up a new tech skill with a study guide that makes me laugh and stay interested, I'm in heaven. Is it any wonder then that I absolutely love the Head First series? Bates and Sierra have created a concept that is unlike anything else on the market. Through the use of cartoons, hand-drawn examples, off-beat questions, and other various types of learning material, they engage your brain on a number of levels. And as a result, you're sucked in and learning stuff in spite of yourself.
In this installment, they tackle the subject of servlets and JSPs. Rather than try and explain things "technically", they have a common cast of characters throughout the book making observations and points about the material. Using the hand-drawn notes around illustrations and code, you quickly understand the underlying concepts of what happens with servlet requests and responses, and how JSPs interact with the web server. And given that there are exercises and questions at the end of each chapter (along with the answers), you have a chance to reinforce your learning immediately.
There are two uses for this book. The primary goal is to help you pass the Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam. If you already know about servlets and JSPs, get the book for the mock exam and the questions at the end of each chapter. The authors helped write the actual Sun test, so you'll get a good feel for the types of questions you'll face. The other use of this book would be to learn and understand the subject matter, like a tutorial. Once again, an excellent choice for that purpose. You'll still need to get some sort of "official" reference book of some sort if you get deeper into the material, but this is a perfect way to get started.
Once again, another winner from the warped minds that created the Head First concept. May they continue to thrive for a long time!
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