Foreword

Java EE 7 builds upon the success of previous versions of the platform. It significantly improves developer productivity by providing a simplified Java Message Service API, a more cohesive integrated platform by leveraging Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) extensively, and cutting down boilerplate code. It also embraces technologies like WebSocket, JSON, Batch, and Concurrency, which are essential for modern web application development. This reduces the need for third-party frameworks, making your applications more lightweight.

Antonio played a very important role in shaping the Java EE 7 platform. His active role in the two key JSRs (Platform and Enterprise JavaBeans 3.2) demonstrates his technical depth and shapes the constantly evolving specifications. He highlighted several points in the specifications that made them easier to understand. He also participated in the transparency lists promoted by JCP and engaged with the community.

Antonio is the leader of Paris JUG (Java User Group) and a well-respected Java Champion; he uses Java EE in his consultant life to solve real-world problems. He is a passionate Java enthusiast who runs Devoxx France. In addition, a few years back he authored a book in French on Java EE 5, and then he wrote a highly rated book, Beginning Java EE 6 Platform with GlassFish 3. Altogether this makes him a great candidate for authoring this book.

The book has several practical code samples to get you started. It uses GlassFish for deploying the samples, but they would certainly run on any Java EE 7–compatible application server. All the code samples are also available on GitHub for you to get started. If you are looking for a pragmatic book written by one of the experts who understand the platform thoroughly, this is your source.

Arun Gupta
Java EE & GlassFish Guy