AspectJ in Action: Enterprise AOP with Spring Applications

About this book

To allow the creation of truly modular software OOP has evolved into aspect-oriented programming. AspectJ is a mature AOP implementation for Java now integrated with Spring. AspectJ in Action Second Edition is a fully updated major revision of Ramnivas Laddads best-selling first edition. Its a hands-on guide for Java developers. After introducing the core principles of AOP it shows you how to create reusable solutions using AspectJ 6 and Spring 3. Youll master key features including annotation-based syntax load-time weaver annotation-based crosscutting and Spring-AspectJ integration. Building on familiar technologies such as JDBC Hibernate JPA Spring Security Spring MVC and Swing youll apply AOP to common problems encountered in enterprise applications. This book requires no previous experience in AOP and AspectJ but it assumes youre familiar with OOP Java and the basics of Spring. "Clear concisely worded well-organized ... a pleasure to read." -From the Foreword by Rod Johnson Creator of the Spring Framework "This book teaches you how to think in aspects. It is essential reading for both beginners who know nothing about AOP and experts who think they know it all." -Andrew Eisenberg AspectJ Development Tools Project Committer "Ramnivas showcases how to get the best out of AspectJ and Spring." -Andy Clement AspectJ Project Lead "One of the best Java books in years." -Andrew Rhine Software Engineer eSecLending "By far the best reference for Spring AOP and AspectJ." -Paul Benedict Software Engineer Argus Health Systems "Ramnivas expertly demystifies the awesome power of aspect-oriented programming." -Craig Walls author of Spring in Action