Shows Java developers everything they need to know to build Java database applications with MySQL. Takes a hands-on, code-intensive approach in which readers will learn how to build a sophisticated Web database management application. Begins with a review of the fundamentals of MySQL. Explains using Java's JDBC with MySQL, as well as servlet and JSP programming with MySQL. Provides a code-rich tutorial on how to build the sample Java database application using EJBs. The companion Web site provides the full code examples plus links to useful sites.