Who Should Read This Book?
This book is geared toward Java developersthose who sit in front of Java code every day, tirelessly constructing new applications, whether for their own use or that of their employer. Every tool in this book is useful for Web development, but only a few are Web-specific. Developers of client applications, Web applications, Web services, and all other manner of Java developers will find a wealth of information on these pages.Technical managers, even up to the CTO level, can also benefit from this book. People who are responsible for steering entire teams in the most productive directions will find strong allies in open source tools.