Google Web Toolkit, or GWT, works on a simple, but powerful idea. You write a web application in Java and GWT cross-compiles it into JavaScript. This free, open source collection of tools is both supported and used by Google. The latest version, GWT 2.4, includes a library of high-quality interface components, an easy-to-use designer, and productivity tools that make using GWT a snap. And yes, the JavaScript it produces is really, really good.

"GWT in Action, Second Edition" is a completely revised edition of the best-selling GWT book. It covers all the new features introduced in GWT 2, as well as the best development practices that have emerged in the GWT community. It begins with a rapid-fire introduction to GWT and Ajax to get you up to speed with GWT concepts and tools. Then, you'll explore key concepts like managing events, interacting with the server, creating UI components, building your user interface declaratively using UiBinder and more.

As you move through the engaging examples, you'll pick up the skills you need to stay ahead of the pack. You'll absorb the latest thinking in application design and industry-grade best practices, such as implementing MVP, using Dependency Injection, and code optimization.

What's InsideCreating and understanding GWT applicationsCommunicating with GWT-RPC, HTTPRequest, RequestBuilder, JSONRequestBuilder, FormPanelUsing the powerful new UiBinder to declaratively build interfacesImplementing efficient views of large data sets and using GWT EditorsOptimizing your application with client bundles, deferred binding, and code splittingReducing the amount of code you need to write using Generators and Dependency InjectionMake your GWT app flexible, supportable and internationalized

Google designed GWT to make it easier to build and maintain large-scale web apps. This book will show you how. This book is written for Java developers, but no prior experience with GWT is required.

Adam Tacy is a consultant for Logica based in the Nordics with over 14 years experience in IT with most of those years spent in processes or managing projects. He co-authored GWT in Action with Robert Hanson in 2007 and has been watching the development of GWT 2.0 with anticipation. Robert Hanson is the Applications Development Manager for Quality Technology Services and has spent over 12 years developing high-performance web applications. He released the first open-source library of GWT tools and widgets in 2006. He co-authored the first edition of GWT in Action and is an avid supporter of GWT. Jason Essington - biography information is not available Ian Bambury is a freelance consultant who has been involved in IT for 25 years. He has been using GWT since version 1.0, and is the creator of the Roughian Examples GWT Reference web site, and a regular contributor to the GWT forum. Chris Ramsdale has lived and worked in the Atlanta area for the past 13 years. Chris has worked as a Software Engineer, Tech Lead and Product Manager. His current endeavor is working within Google's Developer Relations team to develop and advocate GWT best practices.