The Definitive Guide to Apache MyFaces and Facelets

by Martin Marinschek, Zubin Wadia, Hazem Saleh, Dennis Byrne

Overview

This expert-written book covers the open source Apache MyFaces project, which is the most popular implementation of JavaServer Faces, a Web framework put forth by Sun MicroSystems. The text introduces the basics of MyFaces and the JSF Standard and goes beyond fundamentals to provide a thorough understanding of the JSF lifecycle. Readers will learn how to build real-world AJAX components, and how to leverage Oracle ADF Faces components within applications. The book is an ideal reference for professional Java and Web developers looking to develop real world applications as it focuses on practical aspects such as scalability, design, optimization and configurability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590597378
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	09/24/2008
Series:	Expert's Voice in Open Source
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Martin Marinschek has eight years of experience in Java Enterprise Edition and open-source technologies. He is a MyFaces PMC member and a popular speaker at major open source events such as JavaPolis and ApacheCon. Martin brings dynamism, experience, and innovation to the MyFaces project. Martin is the co-chief executive officer of Irian, a fast-growing consulting company focused on providing JSF solutions to customers.

Table of Contents

• An Introduction to JavaServer Faces
• The Tomahawk Project
• Facelets
• The Trinidad Project
• Conversations and Scoping with Orchestra
• Layouts and Themes with Tobago
• Anti-patterns and Pitfalls