Chapter 7: Applying Design Patterns in Real-World Java Applications

In this section

• 7.1 Designing a Plugin System
  • Abstract Factory and Strategy Patterns in Java Plugin Systems
    Explore the integration of Abstract Factory and Strategy Patterns in designing robust Java plugin systems, enhancing application flexibility and extensibility.
  • Dynamic Loading with Reflection in Java Plugin Systems
    Explore dynamic class loading with reflection in Java, enabling runtime plugin integration. Learn about ClassLoader, security, and best practices.
  • Designing Extensible and Maintainable Plugin Systems in Java
    Learn how to design plugin systems in Java that are both extensible and maintainable using design patterns, modular design, and best practices.
• 7.2 Creating Extensible Frameworks
  • Leveraging Template Method and Hook Patterns in Extensible Frameworks
    Explore how the Template Method and Hook Patterns can be leveraged in Java to create extensible frameworks, allowing for customization and flexibility while maintaining a consistent processing flow.
  • Incorporating Inversion of Control in Java Frameworks
    Explore the principles and implementation of Inversion of Control (IoC) in Java frameworks, enhancing modularity and scalability through dependency injection and service locators.
  • Building a Web Application Framework Using Java Design Patterns
    Explore a case study on developing a simple web application framework with Java, leveraging design patterns for HTTP handling, routing, and view rendering.
• 7.3 Developing Multi-threaded Applications
  • 7.3.1 Concurrency Patterns in Java
    • Thread Pool Pattern: Efficient Concurrency Management in Java
      Explore the Thread Pool Pattern in Java for efficient concurrency management, including Executor framework usage, task submission, and best practices.
    • Producer-Consumer Pattern in Java: Managing Synchronization and Communication
      Explore the Producer-Consumer Pattern in Java, a powerful concurrency pattern for decoupling data production and consumption tasks. Learn how to implement this pattern using BlockingQueue, handle synchronization, and optimize performance.
  • Mastering Executors and Concurrent Collections in Java
    Explore the Executor framework and concurrent collections in Java to simplify thread management and enhance multi-threaded application performance.
  • Thread Safety Best Practices in Multi-threaded Java Applications
    Explore essential best practices for ensuring thread safety in Java applications, including synchronization techniques, concurrency constructs, and testing strategies.
• 7.4 Enterprise Application Patterns
  • Service Locator and Dependency Injection in Java
    Explore the Service Locator and Dependency Injection patterns in Java, their implementation, benefits, drawbacks, and best practices for enterprise applications.
  • E-commerce Application Design: A Case Study Using Java Enterprise Patterns
    Explore a comprehensive case study on designing and implementing an E-commerce application using Java enterprise patterns, including MVC, DAO, and more.
  • 7.4.1 Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern
    • Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern: Separating Concerns in Web Applications
      Explore the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, its components, and how it enhances web application development by separating concerns, improving maintainability, and enabling parallel development.
    • Implementing MVC Architecture with Java EE and Spring MVC Frameworks
      Explore how to implement the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern using Java EE and Spring MVC frameworks, with practical examples and best practices.
  • 7.4.2 Data Access Object (DAO) Pattern
    • Abstracting Persistence Mechanisms with the DAO Pattern in Java
      Explore how the Data Access Object (DAO) pattern abstracts persistence mechanisms in Java applications, providing flexibility, testability, and maintainability.
    • Implementing DAOs with JPA and Hibernate: A Comprehensive Guide
      Explore the implementation of Data Access Objects (DAOs) using JPA and Hibernate in Java applications, focusing on ORM benefits, entity definition, CRUD operations, and performance optimization.