This book is for Java developers who want to use JasperReports to create user-friendly business reports. It is for those who may be familiar with JasperReports but want to dive into advanced JasperReports activities.

If you know how to use Microsoft Word, you can also learn how to design business reports using iReport by following the recipes of this cookbook.

Although the primary audiences of this cookbook are report designers, Java and XML developers will find this book useful in understanding how Jasper's XML code works and how to wrap JasperReports functionality in your Java Swing or web applications.