Murach's Java Servlets and JSP (Murach: Training & Reference)

This new edition of Murach's Java Servlets and JSP makes it easier than ever for Java developers to master web programming. It shows how to install and use the Tomcat server and the NetBeans IDE. It shows how to use JSPs and servlets to build secure and well-structured web applications that implement the MVC pattern. It shows how to use sessions, cookies, JavaBeans, EL, JSTL, and custom tags. It shows how to use JDBC or JPA to work with a MySQL database. It shows how to work with JavaMail, SSL connections, authentication, encryption, filters, and listeners. It even includes an introduction to JSF to expand your perspective on Java web programming. These are the skills that you need to build professional Java web applications using servlets and JSP. A great read for any Java developer.