Advanced Java Programming

Paper Code: 
MCA 321
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
 
 

 The course will enable the students to

  1. Define advanced features of Java
  2. Understand the concepts of JDBC and Servlets.
  3. Demonstrate the concepts of JSP used in creating web applications.
  4. Differentiate between JSP and Spring Framework.
  5. Evaluate the Web applications using Spring MVC
  6. Construct cases and new ideas where the knowledge of advanced features of Java can be implemented.

 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Students will be able to:

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  1. Define advanced concepts of Java.
  2. Describe the basic concepts of JDBC, Sessions tracking and Servlets.
  3. Illustrate how to use JSP, JDBC and Servlets to create web applications.
  4. Compare between JSP web applications and Spring Web Applications.
  5. Evaluate the pros and cons of using JSP, Servlet and Spring MVC in different applications.
  6. Develop Web applications using advanced Java features.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures,

Modeling, Discussions, implementing practical based learning, Student centered approach

 

Learning activities for the students:

Experiential Learning, Self- learning such as use of NPTEL materials and internets, Presentations, Discussions, Quizzes and Assignments

 

  • Assignments
  • Classroom Activity
  • Presentations
  • Semester End Examination


 

 

10.00
Unit I: 

Review of Core Java:  Advanced Java concepts : Abstract Class, Interfaces, Defining Methods,  Inheritance, Overloading, Overriding, Packages, Exception Handling, Threads, Thread Life-Cycle

12.00
Unit II: 

J2EE Overview, Need of J2EE, J2EE Architecture, J2EE APIs, J2EE Containers.  Web Application Basics, Architecture and Challenges of Web Application, Servlet Life Cycle, Developing and Deploying Servlets, Exploring Deployment Descriptor (web.xml), Handling Request and Response, Initializing a Servlet

12.00
Unit III: 

JDBC – The JDBC Connectivity Model, Types of JDBC Drivers., Basic steps to JDBC, setting up a connection to database, Creating and executing SQL statements, ResultSet and ResultSet Metadata Object. Accessing Database, Servlet Chaining, Session Tracking and Management

14.00
Unit IV: 

Java Server Pages: Basic JSP Architecture, Life Cycle of JSP, JSP Tags & Expressions, JSP Implicit Objects, Tag Libraries ,Using JDBC with  JSP , Accessing a Database, Adding a Form, Updating the Database.

12.00
Unit V: 
Overview of the Spring Framework, Spring Philosophies, Spring Containers, Spring Configuration File, Spring Beans, The BeanFactory Interface, Singleton vs. Prototype, Bean Naming, Dependency injection with Spring.

Building Web Applications Using Spring MVC: Spring Web MVC, The DispatcherServlet, A Simple View Page, Adding a View Resolver, Adding a Message Bundle, Adding Business Classes, Adding Test Data.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
 
  • Herbert Schildt, “Java: The Complete Reference”, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2017.
  • Head First Servlets and JSP Paperback – 2008 by  Bryan Basham,  Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates
  • E. Balagurusamy, “Programming with Java: A Primer”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2010.
  • Marty Hall and Larry Brown, “Core Servlets and Java Server Pages”, 2nd Edition, 2003.
  • MertCaliskan, KenanSevindik, Rod Johnson, Jurgen Holler, “Beginning Spring”, Wrox publication, Feb 2015.
REFERENCES: 
  • Bruce Eckel, “Thinking in Java”, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
  • Cay S. Horstmann, “Core Java, Volume I: Fundamentals”, 9th edition, Pearson Education, 2014.
  • Cay S. Horstmann, “Core Java, Volume II: Advanced Features”, 9th edition, Pearson Education, 2014.
  • Santosh Kumar K, “JDBC, Servlet, and JSP: Black Book”, Kogent Solutions Inc., 2008.
  • MadhusudhanKonda, “Just Spring”, 1st edition, O’Reilly, 2011.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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