If you want to build better Java enterprise applications and work more efficiently, look no further. Inside, you will find an accessible guide to the nuances of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) development. Learn how to:

• Use in-process or local storage to avoid the network, see item 44
  
• Set lower isolation levels for better transactional throughput, see item 35
  
• Use Web services for open integration, see item 22
  
• Consider your lookup carefully, see item 16
  
• Pre-generate content to minimize processing, see item 55
  
• Utilize role-based authorization, see item 63
  
• Be robust in the face of failure, see item 7
  
• Employ independent JREs for side-by-side versioning, see item 69
  

Ted Neward provides you with 75 easily digestible tips that will help you master J2EE development on a systemic and architectural level. His panoramic look at the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of J2EE development will address your most pressing concerns. Learn how to design your enterprise systems so they adapt to future demands. Improve the efficiency of your code without compromising its correctness. Discover how to implement sophisticated functionality that is not directly supported by the language or platform. After reading Effective Enterprise Java, you will know how to design and implement better, more scalable enterprise-scope Java software systems.