Developers and students aspiring to be Java 2 Enterprise Edition architects will greatly benefit from this groundbreaking resource. Packed with information on technologies, processes, and architecture, this book provides complete end-to-end coverage for designing and developing a J2EE-based solution. Plus - this is the first book to show and explain Struts implementation patterns, in addition to delivering clear insight into Struts architecture and its core services. Practical J2EE Application Architecture provides a complete roadmap for creating and deploying internet-based J2EE applications, ultimately delivering fast ramp-up and higher ROI. * Create a use-case view of the problem domain * Understand the semantics of J2EE application configuration and deployment * Create consistent design vocabulary using design patterns * Simplify Struts adoption using proven Struts-based implementation patterns * Follow a cohesive approach in creating project artifacts * Build internationalization applications with JavaServer Pages (JSPs) and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) * Employ information architecture to create a user-centric Internet-based application