Cu> Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is an open source Java development framework for building Ajax web-applications. Ajax GWT framework beyond the most by making it easy to build desktop applications that run in browsers like everywhere, where wealth user interfaces limited only by developers? Imagination. This book focuses on more advanced aspects of GWT that you need to implement real-world applications with rich user interfaces but without the heavy lifting of JavaScript and Ajax-related technologies. Sample programs are carefully explained in detail to help you quickly master advanced GWT techniques, such as implementing drag-and-drop, integrating JavaScript libraries, and using the methodology advanced event handling. Solutions covered include ? Integrating web services with GWT application ? Combining Hibernate and GWT to implement database-backed web applications ? Using GWT widgets in legacy applications developed with other frameworks such as Struts and JavaServer Faces Complete Code Sample Available at www.coolandusefulgwt.com All code used in this book have been tested, both in hosted and web modes, and the external version of Tomcat (version 5.5.17), under Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Please download the correct JAR file for your operating system. Preface xiii Introduction xv Acknowledgments xvii About the Author xix Solution 1: GWT Fundamentals and Beyond 1 Solution 2: JavaScript Integration 53 Solution 3: Custom Widget Implementation 71 Solution 4: viewports and Map 103 Solution 5: Access to Online Web Services 133 Solution 6: Drag and Drop 167 Solution 7: Simple Windows 199 Solution 8: Flex Tables 237 Solution 9: File Uploads 283 Solution 10: Hibernate Integration 303 Solution 11: Deployment to an External Server 325 Solution 12: GWT and Legacy Code 343 Index 371