Covering one of the hottest topics in programming today, this second edition covers more advanced Java programming topics and techniques. It shows Java developers how to write both simple and sophisticated business applications using Java with CORBA distributed objects. Companion Web site includes sample code and sample ORBs.

Create industrial-strength enterprise applications using Java and CORBAJava developers, here’s your chance to quickly master the skills you need to create powerful, CORBA-based business applications that interact with objects located anywhere on a network or the Internet, regardless of differences in operating systems or languages.

With this second edition, experts Vogel and Duddy have written two books in one: the first is a step-by-step introduction to programming with Java ORBs; the second is a solutions guide that provides detailed examples and design patterns for next-generation, Internet-based distributed systems. The authors provide many real-world examples to illustrate programming techniques, including complete code samples (not just snippets).

This completely updated and revised Second Edition features new and expanded coverage of: CORBA 2.1 Java IDL Such advanced features as DII, DSI, and ANY CORBA Services for Naming, Trading, Events, and Security CORBA Beans Proven design patterns for Internet-based applications based on extensive, real-world project experience.

All examples are written using the Visigenic Visibroker ORB, but the techniques shown will work with any ORB you choose. Code and patterns are provided in source form in the book; complete source code is provided on the companion website.

Java Programming with CORBA, Second Edition gets you up to speed on what you need to know to satisfy the growing demand for fully interoperable, distributed, object-oriented enterprise applications.