This IBM Redbook provides you with sufficient information to effectively use the VisualAge for Java Professional Edition Version 3.5, Evaluation Copy, environments to create, manage, and deploy Web-based applications using methodologies centered around servlets, applets, Java Server Pages, and JavaBean architectures. This IBM Redbook is intended to be read by anyone who requires both introductory and detailed information on software development in the Java and Web-based application environment using applets, servlets, and Java Server Pages. We assume that you have a good understanding of Java and some knowledge of HTML. We describe the Java development through the VisualAge for Java product. Following this, we cover Java applications, Java applets, servlets, and JSP programming, and 3-tier application design concepts. Using the knowledge developed in these chapters, we then provide detailed information on the developments environments offered by VisualAge for Java. These chapters assist you in using the features offered by these tools, such as integrated debugging, the WebSphere Test Environment, and publishing of Web site ressources.
Osamu Takagiwa, Advisory IT Specialist with the IBM International Technical Support Organization San Jose Center, teaches application development classes worldwide. Frederik Heasbrouck, an independent Java Architect based in Belgium, formerly worked for both Alcatel Bell and IBM. Veronique Quiblier, Application Development Specialist with IBM Technical Sales for EMEA, has 15 years of development experience. Sarah Poger, Programming Manager with SunGard Futures Systems in Chicago, IL, specializes in Internet application development and architecture in finance.