Creating Web Portals with BEA WebLogic

by Rob Castle, Howard Block, David Hritz

Overview

Creating Web Portals with BEA WebLogic shows the beginning portal developer how to develop a portal application from start to finish, and supplies the intermediate developer with proven strategies and development techniques for creating an enterprise portal. It also provides the advanced Java application server developer with a full range of reference material.

This comprehensive reference goes far beyond basic portal development. The “Using Content” chapter describes how to incorporate static content into portals by use of the BEA Content Manager and also describes the process of integrating third-party content management systems. The authors explore interportlet navigation and input processing using Webflow and Pipeline Components, as well as the standard Front Controller strategy. They also demonstrate how to add value to a portal by using the Personalization and Campaign services, allowing each portal user to have a tailored experience. This book teaches the use of EJBs, covers the BEA logging mechanism, and discusses best practices—all skills needed to create a robust, maintainable enterprise application.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590590690
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	03/05/2003
Series:	Books for Professionals by Professionals
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	7.52(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Rob Castle is a principal at NuWave Solutions. He has over 15 years of experience in the computer industry, including working as a program manager, project manager, system architect, and lead developer for many large application development efforts. At NuWave Solutions, Rob's leadership responsibilities include strategic planning, sales, and recruiting. Additionally, Rob has program management and system architecture responsibilities for strategic customer engagements and is a certified trainer. Prior to NuWave Solutions, Rob led major development efforts at Metamor Technologies, Per-Se Technologies, and AON Consulting. Rob graduated summa cum laude from Elon College with a bachelor's degree in mathematics.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to BEA WebLogic Portal.- 2 Building a Portal from Scratch.- 3 Basic Dava Concepts.- 4 Portals, Pages, and Portlets.- 5 How to Customize the Look and Feel of a Portal.- 6 Using Content.- 7 Incorporating Webflow in Portlet Navigation.- 8 Processing Input with Webflow.- 9 Implementing a Front Controller.- 10 EJBs Within the Portal.- 11 Portal Security.- 12 Portal Deployment.- 13 Personalization Services.- 14 Campaign Services.- 15 Miscellaneous Topics.- 16 Debugging.- 17 Best Practices.