Development
The eXPeRT’s VOIce® In OPen sOuRce
Agile Blended
Development
NEW APRESS BOOKS 2008
Empowering the Professional Working in Agile
Blended Development with Quality Books on Java,
Spring, Ruby and Rails, Python, PHP, Flash, Flex,
Ajax, and JavaScript
Letter from the Editor
Apress responds to the trend toward Agile Blended
Development in open source and beyond…
Dear Reader,
Today’s open source developers have more choices
At Apress, we see growing demands for high-quality,
in their day-to-day development work than ever before.
leading-edge information on the latest agile blended, mashed,
They now have a huge set of free, agile open source
hybrid, polyglot development. We understand that you are
tools, frameworks, libraries, and IDEs to work with. Easy
facing a huge range of new technologies, and that this is
integration of these projects is also helping developers
both exciting and challenging in your professional work. So
create efficient and cost-effective decisions about which
we are publishing into nearly all the technologies that we
technologies and methodologies will best suit the needs
think you’ll need to work with in this increasingly interesting
of each project.
but diverse environment.
As a result, I see the language debate becoming less
Apress empowers you, the professional developer working
important as the focus moves to “getting the task done”
in Agile Blended Development (ABD), probably more than
easily and efficiently. Languages and frameworks are
any other publisher. Read on to find our latest books in
colliding, mashing, and integrating among the different
Java/Spring, Rails/Ruby, Python, PHP, and Flash/Flex. Our
tiers and application tasks, improving developers’ ability to
catalog highlights Agile Blended Development in a very task-
deliver the cost effectiveness and productivity that today’s
oriented way, organized by application tiers in the stack that
developers and their clients expect.
you work with every day.
Sincerely,
Steve Anglin, MSc
Senior Editor, Apress
TAsk 1: EnTErprisE AppLicATion DEvELopmEnT
Addressing the server-side/Business Logic tier and managing and
pro spring 2.5
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What You’ll Learn
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spring 2.5 recipes: A problem-solution Approach
The Definitive Guide to Terracotta: cluster the Jvm for spring,
GARy MAk
Hibernate, and poJo scalability
June 2008
TERRAcOTTA, Inc.
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700 pp. | $49.99 | softcover
May 2008
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Learn to build a three-tier Java EE application with web interface and database persis-
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InTERFAcE21 , SETH LADD, BRAM SMEETS
August 2007
978-1-59059-918-1
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The Spring development team at Interface21 take you from
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the way examine the most useful features of Spring, the
enough to be read in its entirety
complete Spring web tools portfolio, and three-tier enter-
while that new Spring project
prise application design and testing. Everything you need to
goes under way.”
develop your own Spring enterprise applications.
—Michael Smolyak, JavaLobby
“Informative and useful tips/programming advice
Book Reviewer
spread throughout the book.”
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Expert spring mvc and Web Flow
SETH LADD, DARREn DAVISOn, STEVEn DEVIJVER, cOLIn yATES
2006
978-1-59059-584-8
Beginning spring 2: From novice to professional
424 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
DAVE MInTER
Expert Spring MVC and Web Flow shows you how to use
December 2007
978-1-59059-685-2
the Spring web application development framework. This
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book covers Spring’s Model-View-controller (MVc) code
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opment, and integration with popular third-party utilities.
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Also featured is the Spring Web Flow system, a cutting-edge workflow system intro-
easier. you’ll find coverage of the complete Spring web tools portfolio and how to
duced in Spring 1..
handle persistence and transaction management.
“I heartily recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn
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Beginning Hibernate:
From novice to professional
JEFF LInWOOD, DAVE MInTER
2006
978-1-59059-693-7
360 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
Ideal if you’re experienced in Java with databases but
are new to open source lightweight Hibernate. Author
Dave minter and contributor Jeff Linwood provide many
in-depth examples and write with a lively, practical approach that will appeal to
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pro EJB 3: Java persistence Api
MIkE kEITH, MERRIck ScHIncARIOL
2006
pro Java EE spring patterns: Best practices and Design
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480 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
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500 pp. | $49.99 | softcover
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TAsk 2: WEB AppLicATion DEvELopmEnT
Addressing the Dynamic Web tier
Beginning Groovy and Grails: From novice to professional
cHRISTOPHER M. JuDD, JOSEPH FAISAL nuSAIRAT, JIM SHInGLER
June 2008
978-1-4302-1045-0
450 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
Get started with Groovy and Grails, using real world projects in Beginning Groovy and
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• Deploy and upgrade your Grails-driven applications with expertise and ease
• Discover an alternative client in Groovy as well
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“As the best and only JRuby
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The book will help you to write
JRuby applications which make
good use of Ruby, Rails, Java
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Edition features.”
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Senior consultant, Jamescrisp.org
The Definitive Guide to Grails
practical Jruby on rails Web 2.0 projects:
GRAEME ROcHER
Bringing ruby on rails to Java
2006
OLA BInI
978-1-59059-758-3
384 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
september 2007
978-1-59059-881-8
Learn to use Grails, the Rails-like environment that uses Groovy and integrates seam-
330 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
lessly with Java, with the founder of Grails, Graeme rocher. Anyone looking for a
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if you’re at all interested in Grails, this is a must-have.”
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rails solutions: ruby on rails made Easy
JuSTIn WILLIAMS
January 2007
978-1-59059-752-1
288 pp. | $34.99 | softcover
If you want to add dynamic functionality to your web sites
(such as feedback forms, items for sale, and message post-
ing), but find reams of code intimidating, then Ruby on Rails,
plus Rails Solutions: Ruby on Rails Made Easy, could be just
what you need.
practical rails projects
ELDOn ALAMEDA
October 2007
978-1-59059-781-1
Beginning rails: From novice to professional
621 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
JEFFREy ALLAn HARDy, cLOVES cARnEIRO JR., HAMPTOn cATLIn
Gain firsthand experience with Rails by thoroughly explor-
July 2007
978-1-59059-686-9
ing the features and building several different types of web
361 pp. | $34.99 | softcover
applications. Each project in Practical Rails Projects is
The practical starting point for anyone wanting to learn how to build dynamic web ap-
designed to provide you with the necessary information
plications using the Rails framework for Ruby. you’ll learn how all of the components of
and tools to give you a running start at solving that problem
Rails fit together and how you can leverage them to create sophisticated web applica-
yourself, and each project includes a number of additional ideas and exercises for
tions with less code and more joy.
ways that you can extend each application to fit your own needs.
“One of the most approachable ‘learning Rails’ books
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practical reporting with ruby and rails
Beginning ruby on rails E-commerce:
DAVID BERuBE
From novice to professional
NEW
January 2008
cHRISTIAn HELLSTEn, JARkkO LAInE
978-1-59059-933-4
312 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
2006
978-1-59059-736-1
Practical Reporting with Ruby and Rails is the first book
448 pp. | $34.99 | softcover
to comprehensively introduce this popular framework,
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stacked web framework. you’ll dive right into the process
This isn’t a staid guide to generating traditional reports,
of creating a production-level web application using agile
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methodologies and test-driven development combined with Rails best practices, and
framework can create truly compelling reporting services by plugging into popular
you’ll take advantage of the latest crop of Rails plug-ins and helpers that will radically
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and SalesForce.com.
practical rails social networking sites
pro Active record:
ALAn BRADBuRnE
Databases with ruby and rails
June 2007
kEVIn MARSHALL, cHAD PyTEL, JOn yuREk
978-1-59059-841-2
421 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
september 2007
978-1-59059-847-4
Work through the complete development cycle of a social
304 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
networking community web site. The project develops first
In Pro Active Record: Databases with Ruby and Rails,
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authors kevin marshall, chad pytel, and Jon Yurek walk
thor Alan Bradburne progressively adds features in order
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to build a full Web 2.0-enabled community-based social
installing the ActiveRecord library to working with legacy schema to using features
networking site using Ruby on Rails. The book offers practical advice and tips for
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optimize and maintain it.
able you to truly exploit all that Ruby, Rails, and your chosen database platform have
to offer.
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practical rails plugins
nIck PLAnTE, DAVID BERuBE
cominG soon
978-1-59059-993-8
350 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
capitalize upon the vast array of plugins at your disposal
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will even learn how to create and distribute your own plugins along the way!
Agile Testing with ruby and rails
JOE O’BRIEn, cHAD HuMPHRIES
NEW
cominG soon
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practical rEsT on rails 2 projects
350 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
BEn ScOFIELD
Ramp up your Ruby on Rails development efficacy to new
May 2008
978-1-59059-994-5
heights. understand why agile testing approaches, such
300 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
as test-driven development, continuous integration, and
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tions using testing frameworks.
anyone who wants to make their web application a full participant in the new Internet,
Practical REST on Rails 2 Projects is intended for intermediate-to-advanced Rails
developers, in particular, Rails developers who want to be good Web 2.0 citizens—
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WEB DEvELopmEnT BEYonD ruBY AnD rAiLs
The Definitive Guide to symfony
FABIEn POTEncIER, FRAnçOIS ZAnInOTTO
January 2007
978-1-59059-786-6
425 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
symfony is arguably the most capable and popular
PHP web application framework. The Definitive Guide to
symfony is a complete guide to all aspects of symfony. you’ll
be guided through fundamental concepts like installation,
configuration, and security, as well as advanced concepts
like scaffolding, routing, caching, and internationalization. With its hundreds of practical
code examples, this book will help you quickly master rapid application development.
Beginning python:
From novice to professional
MAGnuS LIE HETLAnD
Beginning cakepHp: From novice to professional
2005
978-1-59059-519-0
DAVID GOLDInG
640 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
cominG soon
978-1-4302-0977-5
“Probably the best Python book I’ve had
350 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
the good fortune of reading.”
Start with the basic setup of cakePHP and progress to building some applications that
—Jose nazario, Slashdot
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Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional introduces you to a swath of Python-
Novice to Professional, you’l avoid delving too deeply into the PHP language and focus
related programming topics. Intended as an introduction and practical reference, this
on everything the cakePHP framework can offer the developer. you’ll install and con-
book addresses language internals, database integration, network programming, and
figure the cakePHP web framework, create your first cakePHP web application, prog-
web services. Advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing
ress by building a more complex blogging application, and incorporate Ajax and Web
Python applications, are also covered. This is the most comprehensive book on Python
2.0 principles and techniques into your blogging and other cakePHP applications.
ever written.
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Beginning pHp and mysQL: From novice to professional,
NEW
Third Edition
W. JASOn GILMORE
March 2008
978-1-59059-862-7
1080 pp. | $46.99 | softcover
Essentially three books in one, the third edition of Beginning PHP and MySQL: From
Novice to Professional will enable readers to benefit from extensive introductions to the
core features of PHP and MySQL, and also learn how to integrate the two effectively
in order to build robust data-driven applications. Packed with practical examples and
insight into the real-world challenges faced by developers based on author W. Jason
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return to this book as both a valuable instructional tool and reference guide.
What You’ll Learn
• The PHP language
• How to back your web site with MySQL
• Templating so that you can apply a consistent design across all pages
on your site
• How to authenticate your web site users
• How to use cookies to maintain information (such as items in a shopping cart)
while a user is browsing your site
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The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done right
The Definitive Guide to pylons
ADRIAn HOLOVATy, JAcOB kAPLAn-MOSS
JAMES GARDnER
December 2007
cominG soon
978-1-59059-725-5
978-1-59059-934-1
447 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
400 pp. | $46.99 | softcover
A creator and a core developer of Django, Adrian Holovaty, and lead developer
cofounder and lead developer James Gardner brings you a comprehensive introduc-
of Django, Jacob kaplan-moss, show you how they use this framework to create
tion to Pylons, the web framework that uses the best of Ruby, Python, and Perl and
award-winning web sites. Over the course of three sections plus multiple appendixes,
the emerging WSGI standard to provide structure and flexibility. With expert guidance
you’ll learn about Django fundamentals, complex features, and configuration options.
from Gardner, you’ll learn how to create your own Pylons-driven web site and attain
the mastery of advanced Pylons features, such as internationalization and localization,
packaging, deployment, and integration with other frameworks.
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practical Django projects
NEW
JAMES BEnnETT
June 2008
978-1-59059-996-9
300 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
Build a Django content management system, blog, and social networking with author
James Bennett as he introduces the popular Django framework. you’ll work through
the development of each project, implementing and running the applications while
learning new features along the way.
What You’ll Learn
• capitalize upon Django’s well-defined framework architecture to build web
applications faster than ever before
• Learn by doing by working through the creation of three real-world projects,
including a content management system, blog, and social networking site
• Build user-friendly web sites with well-structured uRLs, session tracking, and
syndication options
• Let Django handle tedious tasks such as database interaction while you focus
on building compelling applications
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morE JAvA-BAsED WEB FrAmEWorks AnD iDE
practical Apache struts 2 Web 2.0 projects
pro JsF and Ajax: Building rich internet components
IAn ROuGHLEy
JOHn R. FALLOWS, JOnAS JAcOBI
november 2007
2006
978-1-59059-903-7
978-1-59059-580-0
338 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
464 pp. | $49.99 | softcover
Apache Struts has long provided Java developers with a powerful framework for build-
Acclaimed authors John r. Fallows and Jonas Jacobi show you how to leverage
ing extensible, maintainable web applications. yet the latest version 2 release takes
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enabled JSF components for sophisticated, enterprise-level Rich Internet Applications.
POJOs. Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects shows you how to capitalize upon
This J2EE 5-compliant book will help you exploit the power of JSF in your Java web
these new features to build next-generation web applications that both enthrall and
applications.
empower your users.
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pro netbeans iDE 6 rich client platform Edition
NEW
ADAM MyATT
February 2008
978-1-59059-895-5
491 pp. | $49.99 | softcover
Pro NetBeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition is the second Apress book to cover
the agile, open source netBeans IDE platform. The focus of this book is on enabling
you to rapidly develop Java front ends of applications using API buttons, functions,
and features mostly based in the Java SE platform.
What You’ll Learn
• Install and set up your netBeans IDE platform environment and organize your
projects easily
• use the netBeans source editor, code compiler, refactoring, software
development, profiler, collaboration, database, and debugger tools
• Develop your Java Swing application for your desktop from start to finish
• Deploy your Java Swing or other GuI application using Java Web Start features
embedded in netBeans
• Build rich client applications using netBeans plug-in module tools/features from
start to finish
• Extend your netBeans IDE wish list to building Struts 2 and even JRuby (Ruby
on Rails) based Java web application front ends
Adam myatt’s first book, Pro NetBeans IDE 5.5 Enterprise Edition (9-1-59059--0),
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professional Java EE 5 software development platform.
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TAsk 3: ricH cLiEnT Gui/ricH inTErnET
pro Web 2.0 Application Development
AppLicATion FronT EnDs
with GWT
Addressing the client tier
NEW
JEFF DWyER
May 2008
978-1-59059-985-3
400 pp. | $44.99 | softcover
The main focus of Pro Web 2.0 Application Development
with GWT is an analysis of a full-fledged Web 2.0 applica-
tion called GWT “college Bound.” This book is for people
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to see what the guts of a full-fledged GWT application should look like.
practical GWT projects
NEW
ADRIAn BuERkI, MARcEL LAnZ
cominG soon
Accelerated GWT: Building Enterprise
978-1-59059-988-4
Google Web Toolkit Applications
400 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
VIPuL GuPTA
Several real-world projects focus on a various topics, from
May 2008
basic GWT programming to the advanced binding of ex-
978-1-59059-975-4
ternal components, to give you a detailed overview of the
250 pp. | $36.99 | softcover
workings of the Google Web Toolkit. covers the latest GWT
Serious Java developers wanting to write Ajax applications using GWT can expect a
1. widgets and extensions.
fast-paced, yet thorough, introduction to GWT from Java expert Vipul Gupta. Without
superfluous introductions to Ajax or JavaScript, you’ll learn to incorporate Ajax ca-
pabilities into your web applications quickly, without sacrificing sound development
principles.
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NEW
practical prototype and script.aculo.us
practical DWr 2 projects
AnDREW DuPOnT
FRAnk ZAMMETTI
cominG soon
January 2008
978-1-59059-919-8
978-1-59059-941-9
350 pp. | $39.99 | softcover
540 pp. | $46.99 | softcover
Prototype core dev team member Andrew Dupont will help you get the most out
Six full, working applications will introduce you to all that DWR offers. you’ll learn by
of using Prototype and script.aculo.us. completely up to date and featuring server-
example as you tear the applications apart, see what makes them tick, and even ex-
side examples written in PHP, you’ll see how the framework can be used effectively
tend them at your own pace. In the end, you’ll have a great feel for what DWR offers
in more environments than just Ruby on Rails. Master all the convenience functions
and how Ajax can bring the world of Web 2.0 to your doorstep, and you’ll have a good
of Prototype to speed up your JavaScript/Ajax development, leverage script.aculo.
time doing it.
us to turbo charge your dynamic uIs, and learn all this from JavaScript expert Andrew
Dupont, one of the Prototype core team members.
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From friends of ED
NEW
NEW
The Essential Guide to Flex 3
creating mashups with Adobe Flex and Air
cHARLES E. BROWn
JOHn cROSBy, DAVID HASSOun, cHRIS kORHOnEn
May 2008
April 2008
978-1-59059-950-1
978-1-59059-936-5
650 pp. | $54.99 | softcover
368 pp. | $42.99 | softcover
Flex , Adobe’s much improved version of its open source framework, has arrived, and
The Web has changed—pages are no longer static and data flows freely. Rich internet
it features an enhanced workflow and integration into the existing cS suite, new and
applications are transforming the landscape of the Internet, and at their core are ser-
more powerful components, and major productivity enhancements. keep ahead of
vices that make the sharing of data and functionality simple. Developers leverage these
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to create unique and innovative “mashups.” In Creating Mashups with Adobe Flex and
expert Flash trainer charles E. Brown’s comprehensive guide.
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Foundation Flex for Developers:
Data-Driven Applications with pHp,
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GREG GORALSkI, LORDALEX LEOn
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The Essential Guide to Flex 2
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February 2007
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