Chapter 6. Creating Java-backed Web Scripts

In this chapter, we will cover how to create Java-backed Alfresco web scripts in detail. In order to do this, we will cover the following:

  • Defining a sample use case scenario first
  • Getting ready and identifying the required components to be developed
  • Developing a Java-backed web script step by step
  • Deploying and registering the web script
  • Testing the web script as per the use case scenario
  • Understanding the difference between the web script framework's helper classes to create a Java-backed controller
  • Looking at some useful pointers to use controllers effectively

When developing web scripts in Alfresco, there are two choices to write the controller implementation for a web script: a JavaScript-backed controller ...

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