Fundamentals of Java EE Development

The "Fundamentals of Java EE Development" course is designed to teach students the essentials of Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) development. Java EE is a widely used platform for developing large-scale, multi-tiered, scalable, and reliable enterprise applications. This course covers key concepts such as Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), JavaServer Faces (JSF), Java Persistence API (JPA), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), which are essential for building Java EE applications. Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, students will learn how to design and implement Java EE applications using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture. The course also covers topics such as creating database schemas, accessing databases using JPA, and building scalable and reliable applications using EJBs. The course will also cover the latest updates and features introduced in Java EE 8. Students will learn about new features like the JSON-B API for mapping Java objects to JSON, HTTP/2 support for Servlets, and the CDI 2.0 specification. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of Java EE development and will be able to build and deploy scalable and reliable enterprise applications. They will also be well-prepared to take on more advanced courses in Java EE development. Java EE is a widely used platform for developing enterprise applications. With the knowledge gained from this course, students can open doors to a range of career opportunities in the software development industry. They will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to build robust and scalable enterprise applications that can meet the demands of modern businesses. In conclusion, "Fundamentals of Java EE Development" is an excellent course for anyone looking to learn the essentials of Java EE development. The course covers key concepts and technologies like Servlets, JSP, JSF, JPA, and EJBs, and provides students with a solid foundation to build on. With the skills and knowledge gained from this course, students will be well-prepared to take on more advanced courses in Java EE development and build scalable and reliable enterprise applications. Author: Will Dinyes (edX)