Java® and Flex® Integration Bible

Chapter 16. Advanced Development

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Advanced Java concepts

• Advanced Flex concepts

In the previous chapters, I discussed a number of topics and concepts that you can use to create Web applications by using Java and Flex. These were all stand-alone applications with a singular purpose, such as a storefront for Internet shopping.

Another domain of applications involves those that serve the needs of a business or organization. These applications often serve multiple types of users with different needs, and data often needs to be shared among these applications. In this chapter, I discuss some of the more advanced needs of these applications and a number of libraries that can help you implement these solutions by using Java and Flex.

Advanced Java Concepts

Writing the types of applications mentioned above is typically a large undertaking. In addition to the main business logic of these applications, the development team must address global concerns that encompass the set of applications as a whole, such as authentication, security, and reporting. Fortunately, Java libraries exist to help with all these concerns. Let's take a closer look at enterprise application development in Java and some of the libraries available to help you in developing these types of applications.

Enterprise-level Java development

Enterprise can mean many things in terms of software. Some consider enterprise software to be applications used in the management and internal processes of businesses. This definition ...