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This Guide is for Java programmers and developers who want to appear for SCWCD exam. It covers Web presentation tier of Java EE 5 platform and helps to: Prepare for SCWCD exam (CX-310-083) and upgrade exam (CX-310-084) Learn the exam objectives specified by Sun Microsystems Develop Java EE 5 compatible Web applications Design and develop thread-safe servlets Deploy secure Web applications Use EL and JSTL Unlock complexities of JavaServer Faces (JSF) The book includes a CD that contains JDK 6, Apache Ant 1.7 and Tomcat 5.5.26. These software are required for developing and running a Web application. About The Author: Kunal Jaggi is currently a consultant with a fortune 300 organization in Java EE space. Table of Contents HTTP basics Servlet Technology Model The Web Container Model Session Tracking Designing and Developing Thread Safe Servlets Structure and Deployment of Web Applications Web Application Security Servlet Filters JSP Technology Model Designing and Developing Reusable Web Components Script-free JSP Development with JavaBeans JSP Expression Language Using JSTL Developing Custom Tags Java EE Design Patterns JavaServer Faces Technology Appendix A: Installation Instructions