A hands-on guide to design patterns for Java platform developers.*Pattern-based solutions for every stage of the development lifecycle*Documents 30 patterns, including the 23 core patterns for the Sun Certified Enterprise Architect exam*Describes pattern use within the Java APIs--including patterns for reflection, security, AWT/Swing, RMI, JDBC, J2EE, and moreIncreasingly, developers are recognizing the value of design patterns in helping to create more robust, scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications. Now there's a book that can help you bring the power of patterns to your Java-based projects. Sun Microsystems experts Steve Stelting and Olav Maassen bring together today's best pattern-based techniques and demonstrate pattern use for a variety of business systems. This practical guide features proven techniques for all types of patterns, from system architecture to single classesAfter briefly reviewing the fundamentals of design patterns, the authors describe how these patterns can be applied effectively to the Java platform. Next, they provide a pattern catalog, organized into four major categories--the creational, behavioral, structural, and system patterns. In addition, they identify patterns and present techniques for pattern use in the core Java APIs as well as the APIs for distributed development. APIs covered include:*Event handling*Collection API*JDBC*RMI*CORBAApplied Java Patterns also features a section on pattern use in systems built with J2EE and JINI technologies, and coverage of the servlet, JSP, EJB, and JavaSpaces APIs.Without a doubt, this accessible and up-to-date guide can help you enhance your Java platform programming skills.

Author Biography

STEPHEN STELTING is an instructor for Sun Microsystems specializing in Java technology and object-oriented programming. For over a decade, he has worked in software development, consulting, and technical training. He currently develops new course content and teaches a wide variety of introductory and advanced courses. OLAV MAASSEN is a courseware developer for Sun Educational Services and a Master Instructor for Sun Ed in the Netherlands. He is a certified Java Developer as well as an Enterprise Architect.