Accelerated GWT

Ajax is a web development technique that takes advantage of JavaScript to display and interact dynamically with information embedded into a web page. Its emergence has made it possible to create web applications that closely resemble their desktopbased brethren. With this exciting new ability came several challenges; not only did developers have to learn JavaScript, but they were also forced to use inefficient development processes, not to mention deal with crossplatform and browser difficulties. But with the release of Google Web Toolkit (GWT), Java developers are able to continue using their favorite language to write powerful Ajax applications while using not only the Java language, but also the very same development tools theyre already using on a daily basis! Serious Java developers wanting to write Ajax applications using GWT can expect a fastpaced, yet thorough, introduction to GWT from Java expert Vipul Gupta. Youll gain key insights into the GWT frameworks capabilities and can rely on clear instruction that will show you how to incorporate GWT into your daily development routine in the most effective way. Accelerated GWT introduces you to the popular GWT framework in a way that will allow you to begin using GWT in short order. Foregoing superfluous introductions to JavaScript and Ajax, youll instead be immersed in GWT fundamentals from the very first chapter. Subsequent chapters discuss key GWT concepts such as architecture, widgets, and RPC. Understanding youll want to efficiently integrate GWT into your development workflow, the author also devotes time to sound GWT application design, testing, and internationalization issues. What youll learn Use GWTs Remote Procedure Call (RPC) capabilities to greatly enhance the user experience by optimizing application performance. Go beyond basic syntax fundamentals to learn how to most effectively design and test your GWT applications. Build complex interfaces by taking advantage of GWTs advanced widget offerings. Who this book is for Javaminded web developers seeking to incorporate Ajax capabilities into their web applications without sacrificing sound development principles. Table of Contents GWT Basics and a First Application GWT Architecture and Internal Features UI Programming: Basic Widgets Communication: RPC UI Programming: Handling Events and Using AdvancedWidgets Communication: Advanced Techniques Testing GWT Applications Internationalizing Your Applications: A Modern-Day Reality Some Important, Not-to-Be-Missed Techniques Peeking Into the Upcoming GWT 1.5 Release