Creating Web Services with Java Code

In this section, we build a complete working Web Service using Java code and Ant tasks. We go through the steps involved in designing, implementing, deploying, and testing this Web Service.

Choosing and Implementing a Backend Component

Although there are many decisions to be made in designing a Web Service, the most important one is choosing a J2EE backend component. Although not required for a Web Service, a common purpose of Web Services is to allow clients to connect with existing J2EE components. WebLogic Server allows three types of backend components to be wrapped in a Web Service. After you've chosen which type of component to utilize, you must implement the component if it has not already been created. ...

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