This third edition builds on the success of previous editions, focusing on the latest features of the Spring Framework for enterprise Java applications. It offers code recipes covering various aspects of Spring, including fundamentals like the IoC container and AOP, as well as enterprise solutions such as Java EE integration, Spring Integration, Batch, jBPM, and cloud technologies like Hadoop and MongoDB. The web section includes Spring MVC, Web Flow, Roo, and integration with Grails and REST services. The book provides step-by-step guidance with complete, real-world code examples, allowing you to copy and modify code and configuration files for your projects, saving significant time. You'll learn to develop with core Spring concepts, create web services, build web clients, and integrate with social media and mobile apps. Additionally, it covers Spring Data, Batch, NoSQL, and big data integration, along with transaction management, messaging, testing, caching, and application security. Targeted at Java developers seeking hands-on experience with Java/Java EE development using Spring, it also serves as a valuable reference for those already using Spring in their projects, with practical code examples throughout.
