AspectJ in Action: Enterprise AOP with Spring Applications

by Ramnivas Laddad

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 Laddad's best-selling first edition. It's 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. You'll 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, you'll apply AOP to common problems encountered in enterprise applications.

This book requires no previous experience in AOP and AspectJ, but it assumes you're 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

Genres: Programming, Software, Technology

568 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kazuhiro]

I'll recommend this book strongly even if you are not interested in AOP. You'll learn the important concept of 'separation of concern' and it brushes up your OOP code. Same comment on another AOP-related book which title is 'Mastering AspectJ: Aspect-Oriented Programming in Java'

[Kiril Kirilov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Also Ramnivas Laddad is awesome/

[Stanislav]

This book is a very clear description of AspectJ. You can learn very quickly from it. For example, within an hour or two, I was able to put together a profiler and profile a program.

[Rejeev Divakaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must read for any Java Application developer. It explains the relevance of Aspect oriented programming in java development.