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Master the Java EE 8 and JSF (JavaServer Faces) APIs and web framework with this practical, projects-driven guide to web development. This book combines theoretical background with a practical approach by building four real-world applications. By developing these JSF web applications, you´ll take a tour through the other Java EE technologies such as JPA, CDI, Security, WebSockets, and more.

In Practical JSF in Java EE 8 , you will learn to use the JavaServer Faces web framework in Java EE 8 to easily construct a web-based user interface from a set of reusable components. Next, you add JSF event handling and then link to a database, persist data, and add security and the other bells and whistles that the Java EE 8 platform has to offer.

After reading this book you will have a good foundation in Java-based web development and will have increased your proficiency in sophisticated Java EE 8 web development using the JSF framework.

What You Will Learn

Use the Java EE 8 and the JavaServer Faces APIs to build Java-based web applications through four practical real-world case studies
Process user input with JSF and the expression language by building a calculator application
Persist data using JSF templating and Java Persistence to manage an inventory of books
Create and manage an alumni database using JSF, Ajax, web services and Java EE 8´s security features.

Who This Book Is For

Those new to Java EE 8 and JSF. Some prior experience with Java is recommended.

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Part I: TinyCalculator Project
1. TinyCalculator 2. Foundations 3. JavaServer Faces 4. Expression Language 5. HTML Friendly Markup 6. Configuration files 7. Testing with Selenium 8. Recap TinyCalculator
Part II: Books Project
9. Preparing for Java EE 8 10. Introducing the Books Application 11. Starting the Books App 12. Java Persistence API 13. JSF Templating 14. Becoming International 15. Bean Validation 16. Contexts and Dependency Injection 17. Conversation Scope 18. Links 19. Responsive Design 20. Summary and Perspective
Part III: Intermezzo Project
21. Intermezzo 22. JSF Lifecycle revised 23. Repetitive Structures 23. JSF and BeanValidation
Part IV: Alumni Project
24. Alumni 25. Validation 26. Ajax 27. Building Composite Components 28. Secure Passwords 29. Data Facade 30. Activation Mail 31. Cleanup (or Scheduled Tasks) 32. Authentication and Authorization 33. Account Handling 34. Classroom Chat (WebSockets) 35. Changing Look and Feel 36. Constants Handling Afterword Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E

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Michael Müller is an IT professional with more than 30 years of experience including about 25 years in the healthcare sector. During this time, he has worked in different areas, especially project and product management, consulting, and software development. He gained international knowledge not only by targeting international markets, but also by leading external teams (from Eastern Europe and India).

Currently, he is the head of software development at the German DRG institute [http://inek.org]. In this role, he is responsible for Web applications as well as other Java and .NET projects.Web projects are preferably built with Java technologies such as JSF with the help of supporting languages like JavaScript.

Michael is a professional JSF user and a member of the JSR 344 and JSR 372 (JSF) expert groups. Due to his community activities he was invited to join the NetBeans Dream Team and became a member January 2016.

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