A Primer on Spring's Data Access Object (DAO) Framework
by Dhrubojyoti Kayal
This article introduces the Spring Data Access Object (DAO) framework. After examining the architectural needs for DAO, it describes the DAO pattern in general and how Spring simplifies the implementation. 2006-11-29 | Discuss (6)

Announcing the 2006 Dev2Dev Reader Survey
by Jon Mountjoy
The 2006 Dev2Dev Reader Survey is underway. This is your opportunity to steer the site by helping us understand what you use, what you're interested in, and what can be improved. 2006-11-15 | Discuss (6)

Modeling Enterprise Java Applications and Deployments
by Jeff Davies
UML 2.0 is rich and expressive, but how do you use it to effectively model software systems? In this article, Jeff Davies offers advice on how to use UML effectively, how to add longevity to your diagrams, and how to create material that can be used to concisely communicate architectural details. 2006-05-09 | Discuss (4)

Enterprise JavaBeans
Richard Monson-Haefel, Bill Burke, Sacha Labourey; O'Reilly Media, June 2004
Previous editions of this clear and engaging introduction to EJBs were voted the "Best Java Book" by the editors and readers of Java Developer's Journal, the "Best Java Book for Experts," by JavaPro editors, and one of the Top Computer Books by Amazon.com. The fourth edition lives up to--and surpasses--the excellent reputation earned by its predecessors.

Mastering EJB 2.0
Ed Roman and Tyler Jewell; Wiley, December 2001

J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server
Michael Girdley, Rob Woollen, Sandra L. Emerson; Prentice Hall PTR, August 2001