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Preface

Direct to Java Client is an addition to Enterprise Objects Framework and the Java Client technology that dynamically generates user interfaces for Java Client applications.

This book provides an overview of the applications you can create with Direct to Java Client. It takes you step by step through the process of creating, building, and running a Direct to Java Client application, as well as through the process of customizing an application using the Direct to Java Client Assistant.

Before you begin doing this tutorial, you should be familiar with the Java Client technology. If you're not, work through the Java Client Tutorialto acquaint yourself.

This book is organized into three chapters:

"Getting Started with Direct to Java Client" teaches you how to create a Direct to Java Client project, how to build and run your application, and how to use the Direct to Java Client Assistant to customize it.
"Understanding Direct to Java Client Applications" describes the architecture of Direct to Java Client and its fundamental concepts.
"Customizing Direct to Java Client Applications" explains the different approaches to customize Direct to Java Client applications beyond using the Assistant.

After you have read this book, you should have a good working knowledge of Direct to Java Client. For more in depth information on the Direct to Java Client classes and interfaces, see the EOApplication Framework Referenceand the EOGeneration Framework Reference.