Spring has made a remarkable rise since its conception in 2002. Users find Spring the ideal framework to build their applications in J2EE environments. Beginning Spring 2 is the first and only Spring-authorized book that takes you through the first steps of using Spring, and requires no prior J2EE experience. It discusses relevant integrated technologies that you should be aware of, and illustrates how Spring makes using them easier. The book teaches the correct usage of Spring in applications, and lowers the learning curve on J2EE standards. It covers useful features of Spring without delving too far into complicated features. The authors take advantage of less complex alternatives whenever possible, and shows how Spring can make you more productive in complicated environments where J2EE technologies need to be applied. The book covers the complete Spring web tools portfolio and deals with persistence and transaction management. It also introduces 3-tier application design and how to test these designs.

"Pro Hibernate 3 is the first book to offer complete coverage of Hibernate 3's new features. Authors Linwood and Minter discuss the new persistence layer and share design tips and best practices. And the duo goes beyond just explaining "how to" use parts of Hibernate; they probe well beneath the surface, and teach you how to step back and solve problems thoroughly.

If you have experience using Java with databases, but lack experience with Hibernate, then this book is ideal for you. Similarly, if you have some familiarity with Hibernate 2 and now want to learn the nuances of version 3, then this book is a wise addition to your library.

* Covers the brand new Portlet Specification (JSR-168) to provide a standard API to portal applications. * Focuses on the key issues of portal development including integration, security and single sign-on. * Readers can learn how to port existing applications into the new portal environment firsthand from Jeff Linwood who helped to create the actual specification. * Readers can learn how to port existing applications into the new portal environment firsthand from Jeff Linwood who helped to create the actual specifications.

Beginning Hibernate, Second Edition is ideal if you're experienced in Java with databases (the traditional, or connected, approach), but new to open-source, lightweight Hibernatethe de facto object-relational mapping and database-oriented application development framework.

This book packs ininformation about the release of the Hibernate 3.5 persistence layer and provides a clear introduction to the current standard for object-relational persistence in Java. And since the book keeps its focus on Hibernate without wasting time on nonessential third-party tools, you'll be able to immediately start building transaction-based engines and applications.

Experienced authors Dave Minter and Jeff Linwood provide more in-depth examples than any other book for Hibernate beginners. The authors also present material in a lively, example-based mannernot a dry, theoretical, hard-to-read fashion. What you'll learn How to build enterprise Java-based transaction-type applications that access complex data with Hibernate, including Software as a Service (SaaS) How to work with Hibernate 3.5 Where to integrate into the persistence lifecycle, including cloud application implications How to map using annotations, Hibernate XML files, and more How to search and query with the new version of Hibernate When to integrate with Spring, Grails, and more Who this book is for

This book is for Java developers who want to learn about Hibernate. Table of Contents An Introduction to Hibernate Integrating and Configuring Hibernate Building a Simple Application The Persistence Life Cycle An Overview of Mapping Mapping with Annotations Creating Mappings with Hibernate XML Files Using the Session Searches and Queries Advanced Queries Using Criteria Filtering the Results of Searches Case Study Using Hibernate with an Existing Database