Play for Java

SummaryPlay for Java shows you how to build Java-based web applications using the Play 2 framework. The book starts by introducing Play through a comprehensive overview example. Then, you'll look at each facet of a typical Play application, both by exploring simple code snippets and by adding to a larger running example. Along the way, you'll contrast Play and JEE patterns and learn how a stateless web application can fit seamlessly in an enterprise environment.About the BookFor a Java developer, the Play web application framework is a breath of fresh air. With Play you get the power of Scala's strong type system and functional programming model, and a rock-solid Java API that makes it a snap to create stateless, event-driven, browser-based applications ready to deploy against your existing infrastructure.Play for Java teaches you to build Java-based web applications using Play 2. This book starts with an overview example and then explores each facet of a typical application by discussing simple snippets as they are added to a larger example. Along the way, you'll contrast Play and JEE patterns and learn how a stateless web application can fit seamlessly in an enterprise Java environment. You'll also learn how to develop asynchronous and reactive web applications.The book requires a background in Java. No knowledge of Play or of Scala is assumed.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What's InsideBuild Play 2 applications using JavaLeverage your JEE skillsWork in an asynchronous waySecure and test your Play applicationAbout the AuthorsNicolas Leroux is a core developer of the Play framework. Sietse de Kaper develops and deploys Java-based Play applications.Table of ContentsPART 1 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST STEPSAn introduction to PlayThe parts of an applicationA basic CRUD applicationPART 2 CORE FUNCTIONALITYAn enterprise app, Play-styleControllershandling HTTP requestsHandling user inputModels and persistenceProducing output with view templatesPART 3 ADVANCED TOPICSAsynchronous dataSecurityModules and deploymentTesting your application