Download directly for more content description... Javaâ„¢ server applications need not be difficult and tedious to create. . enhancement is Spring 2's integration with the Java Persistence API (JPA), a . This tutorial aims to guide you through the use and application of the Spring 2 framework in the shortest possible time using a pure and simple learn-by-coding approach. You will build a Web application from scratch, step-by-step, assisted by the Spring 2 framework. Java server applications need not be difficult and tedious to create. Now in its second generation, the lightweight Spring framework adds a large suite of features that make it simple for even new server application developers to use. One key enhancement is Spring 2's integration with the Java Persistence API (JPA), a corner stone of the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) 3.0 specification. In this tutorial, learn how to create server applications from scratch using the Spring 2 framework. For almost a decade, the "proper" way to build a robust and maintainable server-side Java application has been the exclusive domain of the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) platform. J2EE applications are built using Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) technology and run on servers that facilitate deployment and provide rich container services (such as the management of database connections and pooling). These servers also add value by providing deploy-time declarative control of important features such as security and transactions. Although versatile, the J2EE development process involves many tedious and repetitive tasks and the creation and maintenance of large numbers of source code files.