Learn Java for Web Development

CHAPTER 6: Component-Based Web Development Using JSF 2 273

You will create the following files in the project:

   Managed bean: HelloBean.java.

   form.xhtml: This is a view file that comprises JSF core tags and deferred EL.

When the application is run, the form.xhtml file looks like Figure 6-11. This

screen provides an input field and a Submit button.

Figure 6-11. The form to enter the name

Figure 6-12. Hello screen

   hello.xhtml: When users enter a name and click the Submit button in form.xhtml,

they are greeted by name. hello.xhtml displays the name of the user entered in

form.xhtml along with the greeting, as illustrated in Figure 6-12.