Java Web Development: From Basics to Deployment

This book is your guide to the world of web development in Java. Whether you are just starting your programming journey or already have experience with Java but want to learn how to create web applications, this guide will help you go from writing your first servlet page to deploying a finished project on a real server.

The book is structured on the "from simple to complex" principle. You will start with fundamental concepts: client-server architecture, the HTTP protocol, working with requests and responses. Then you will gradually move on to more complex topics, such as:

• Creating dynamic web pages using Java Servlets and JSP (JavaServer Pages);
• Working with databases via JDBC and Hibernate (JPA);
• Building RESTful web services using modern frameworks;
• Developing full-fledged applications on Spring Boot — the most popular framework for Java web development;
• Ensuring security: authentication, authorization, protection against common vulnerabilities;
• Testing web applications (unit tests, integration tests);
• Deploying applications: configuring Tomcat, Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms.

Who is this book for?

• Beginning Java developers who want to transition from console applications to the web;
• Backend developers looking to deepen their knowledge of the Java ecosystem;
• Technical students studying modern programming technologies;
• Anyone who wants to learn how to create and publish their own web projects.

What will you learn after reading?

• How web development in Java works and which tools to use;
• How to create scalable and secure web applications;
• How to work with databases, process forms, and manage sessions;
• How to build REST APIs and integrate the frontend with the backend;
• How to prepare a project for production and deploy it on a server.

Each chapter contains practical code examples, ready-to-use templates, and exercises to reinforce the material. The author — an experienced developer with many years of experience — shares not only technical knowledge but also industry best practices that will help you avoid common beginner mistakes.

Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of Java web development. Discover the possibilities of creating modern, reliable, and high-performance web applications!