How to I get started with Seam Framework?

Question

I would like a quick way to get started with Seam Framework. I have looked at the official website, seamframework.org, but I found it to be complex. Is there other site that is more simpler and quick tutorial to get started with Seam.

Thanks

Answer 1

I would recommend

• Michael Yuan's Introduction to JBoss Seam on InfoQ.
• Want an introduction to Seam? (comes with a nice webinar).

See also

• Seam Tutorial/Overview

Answer 2

Seam is a complex framework... at least, it wasn't easy for me to get going.

I recommend reading Seam in Action. I think it does a pretty good job of teasing you along with new concepts to keep you reading, and keep you learning.

Answer 3

Seam packages a collection of example applications with the source code. These can help a lot if you are a hands on learner.

I'd also recommend Seam in Action - it explains some (but certainly not all) of the complexities of Seam. In addition, you might have better luck on seamframework.org if you search it from Google with a domain specific search.

Answer 4

A concise and eloquent look at seam

• An Honest Look at Seam - Part 1: How Seam builds on Spring
• An Honest Look at Seam - Part 2: The Conversation
• An Honest Look at Seam - Part 3: Learning Seam
• An Honest Look at Seam – Part 4: JSF, Faceletts and the State of the View Technologies

Good lucky!

Answer 5

I started using seam-gen and created a simple application.

With such a complex framework you probably can't successfully start by writing everything by hand without any knowledge of (seam related) best practices.

I also read Seam in Action it introduces the concepts by a sample application.