[go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd
Upload
16 views3 pages

SA 4

Software Architecture

Uploaded by

zufishaali2003
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
16 views3 pages

SA 4

Software Architecture

Uploaded by

zufishaali2003
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Question 4: Describe the J2EE technology stack.

The Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), now commonly referred to as Java Platform,
Enterprise Edition (Java EE) or Jakarta EE, is a technology stack designed for building large-
scale, distributed, and scalable enterprise applications. The J2EE technology stack provides a set
of standardized APIs, services, and protocols, enabling developers to build applications that are
platform-independent, portable, and multi-tiered.

Key Components of the J2EE Technology Stack

1. Core J2EE APIs


o Servlets: Java Servlets provide a way to handle HTTP requests on the server side.
They are the backbone of Java-based web applications and are used to implement
business logic for handling client requests and generating responses, often in
combination with JSP.
o JavaServer Pages (JSP): JSP is a technology for creating dynamic web content
using HTML, CSS, and Java code. JSP allows developers to embed Java code
directly into HTML pages, enabling interaction with back-end data and enhancing
content before sending it to the client.
o JavaServer Faces (JSF): A component-based web application framework used to
build reusable UI components in Java web applications. JSF provides a model-
view-controller (MVC) pattern and simplifies the development of web UIs.
2. Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)
o EJB is a server-side component architecture for encapsulating business logic in an
enterprise application. It provides a way to build scalable, transactional, and
secure applications.
o Session Beans: Handle specific business logic and are invoked by clients to
perform tasks like processing transactions.
o Message-Driven Beans: Asynchronous components that process messages from a
message queue, useful for integrating messaging systems like JMS.
o Entity Beans (replaced by JPA in newer versions): Used to manage persistent
data and represent database entities. JPA (Java Persistence API) now serves as the
standard for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).
3. Java Persistence API (JPA)
o JPA is a standard for object-relational mapping and managing relational data in
Java applications. It allows developers to map Java objects to database tables and
vice versa, providing a consistent way to interact with databases using Java.
4. Java Messaging Service (JMS)
o JMS is an API for sending messages between two or more clients. It is used to
create, send, receive, and read messages, enabling asynchronous communication
between different parts of an enterprise application, often in a message-driven or
event-driven architecture.
5. Java Transaction API (JTA)
o JTA provides a standard interface for managing transactions across multiple
resources, such as databases and messaging systems. It allows applications to
ensure data consistency and integrity across distributed systems using two-phase
commit protocols.
6. Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI)
o JNDI is a Java API for directory services, allowing applications to locate
resources and objects by name. It’s commonly used to look up data sources, EJB
components, and environment variables in the application server.
7. JavaMail API
o The JavaMail API provides classes to send, receive, and manage email. It’s used
to build applications that can send automated notifications, alerts, or other email-
based communications.
8. Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS)
o JAAS provides a way to manage security, including authentication and
authorization, within Java applications. It allows developers to define and enforce
security policies, including role-based access control.
9. Web Services APIs
o J2EE includes APIs to build and consume web services, enabling interoperability
across different platforms.
 JAX-RPC (Java API for XML-Based RPC): A legacy API for building
SOAP-based web services.
 JAX-WS (Java API for XML Web Services): An improved API for
building SOAP web services.
 JAX-RS (Java API for RESTful Web Services): A framework for
building RESTful web services using standard HTTP methods (GET,
POST, PUT, DELETE).
10. Application Server
o J2EE applications typically run on an application server, which provides an
environment that manages and hosts all the components of the J2EE application.
Common J2EE application servers include Apache Tomcat, JBoss EAP, IBM
WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic, and GlassFish.
o The application server handles resource management, transaction management,
security, and scalability, and offers services like connection pooling and session
management.

Key Benefits of the J2EE Technology Stack

 Standardized Architecture: J2EE provides a standard, layered architecture that is well-


suited for building and deploying enterprise applications.
 Modularity and Reusability: With the component-based approach, it enables developers
to create reusable components that can be shared across applications.
 Scalability: J2EE applications can scale horizontally and vertically, making them
suitable for large, high-demand applications.
 Platform Independence: J2EE applications are portable across platforms, which means
they can run on any compatible Java EE-compliant server.

Typical J2EE Application Architecture


A J2EE application is usually designed as a multi-tiered architecture, typically composed of:

1. Client Tier: Includes web clients (browsers) or other client applications (e.g., mobile
apps) that interact with the server.
2. Web Tier: Serves as the entry point, where servlets, JSP, and JSF handle HTTP requests
and responses.
3. Business Logic Tier: Encapsulates the application’s core functionality using EJBs or
other business logic components.
4. Persistence/Data Tier: Handles database interactions using JPA, JDBC, or other ORM
frameworks.
5. Integration Tier: Facilitates integration with external systems or services using JMS,
web services (JAX-RS, JAX-WS), and APIs.

Summary

The J2EE technology stack is designed to support scalable, reliable, and secure enterprise
applications by providing a comprehensive set of APIs and services. Its layered architecture
ensures that applications are modular, manageable, and able to meet the demands of large-scale
enterprise environments.

You might also like