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Java Web Internals
Java Web Internals

Java Web Internals: Unlock the secrets of Java web servers, frameworks, and application architecture

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Java Web Internals

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Key benefits

  • Build a multithreaded HTTP server and application container using Java sockets
  • Understand and replicate the internal mechanics of Tomcat and Jakarta EE, and Spring features
  • Develop a modular Java framework with annotation-based routing and dependency injection
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

Ever wondered how web servers like Tomcat process requests, or what really happens behind frameworks such as Spring? This book takes you beneath the surface of Java web development to uncover the why behind the tools you use every day. Rather than focusing solely on coding recipes, this book emphasizes the underlying concepts and design principles that govern how web servers and frameworks operate. Starting with low-level socket programming, you’ll build a multithreaded HTTP server from the ground up and extend it into a lightweight application server capable of handling dynamic content. Along the way, you’ll master HTTP request parsing, response generation, servlet-like request handling, and Java reflection and annotations for metaprogramming. As you progress, you’ll evolve this infrastructure into your own Java framework with embedded Tomcat, annotation-driven routing, object serialization with Jackson, and basic dependency injection modeled on Jakarta CDI. By the end of this journey, you’ll understand the principles behind them, enabling you to reason about system design, troubleshoot complex issues, and apply these concepts across frameworks and programming languages. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required

Who is this book for?

Java developers, computer science students, and educators seeking a deep, hands-on understanding of web server internals and application framework design. Prior knowledge of Java and basic networking concepts is recommended.

What you will learn

  • Implement a multithreaded web server using Java sockets
  • Decode and construct HTTP requests and responses manually
  • Build an application container to serve dynamic Java classes
  • Serialize and deserialize JSON data using Jackson
  • Structure projects with modular static and dynamic content
  • Replicate the internal mechanics of Tomcat, Jakarta EE, and Spring features
  • Manage lightweight session handling and routing logic
  • Create and deploy a complete custom Java web framework

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Table of Contents

14 Chapters
Chapter 1: Networks, Protocols, and Packets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Workings of a Web Server – A Case Study Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Implementing a Simple Web Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Web Servers vs Application Servers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Deep Dive into Simple Web Container Implementation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Simple Web Container Improvements and Expansions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Why Create a Web Framework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Web Frameworks – The Necessary Abstraction for Professional Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Detailing the SimpleWebFramework Implementation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: The Emergence of Dependency Injection and Its Application in SimpleWebFramework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Creating the First Application with SimpleWebFramework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Unlock Your Exclusive Benefits Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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