Starting a New Series about JEE

Published by Tomas Zezula on

I am starting a new series discussing various JEE technologies. Feel free to fork me on GitHub, blog posts are to follow.

There is a couple of issues I have always had with the Java EE tutorial. First of all, it ages too fast. JEE covers a broad range of technologies and keeping all the material up-to-date is a challenge.  Secondly, I feel there is a shortage of clear and concise examples. The official documentation doesn’t read too well in my opinion. Frequent side tracks and tight integration with an IDE (NetBeans) make the tutorial difficult to follow.

While excellent articles and other resources are plentiful, I still believe there is a great value in having a central repository of sample apps showcasing benefits of the JEE stack. NetBeans’ learning trail is such a place. Inevitably though it largely relies on proprietary features which creates unnecessary overhead.

In the upcoming blog posts I will review the examples, give them a bit of an edge and try to align them with good coding practices. Bear with me and stay tuned.

Categories: Java

Tomas Zezula

Hello! I'm a technology enthusiast with a knack for solving problems and a passion for making complex concepts accessible. My journey spans across software development, project management, and technical writing. I specialise in transforming rough sketches of ideas to fully launched products, all the while breaking down complex processes into understandable language. I believe a well-designed software development process is key to driving business growth. My focus as a leader and technical writer aims to bridge the tech-business divide, ensuring that intricate concepts are available and understandable to all. As a consultant, I'm eager to bring my versatile skills and extensive experience to help businesses navigate their software integration needs. Whether you're seeking bespoke software solutions, well-coordinated product launches, or easily digestible tech content, I'm here to make it happen. Ready to turn your vision into reality? Let's connect and explore the possibilities together.

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