Wicket is an excellent component based framework for developing web apps in Java. In this hands-on presentation you will get a chance to write a simple wicket application and look at some of the key features. Bring your laptop if you want to type and run code.

Some of the key questions this presentation will answer are

• What is wicket?
  
• What is a component based framework and how are component based frameworks different than action based frameworks.
  
• Differences between Wicket and JSF
  
• Some of the key features of wicket
  

Adib Saikali is the founder of Programming Mastery Inc. a software development consulting and training company. Since founding Programming Mastery Adib has trained & mentored hundreds of developers at organizations throughout Canada, USA and Europe. Adib has contributed his work as a technical author to many publications such as Oracle Magazine, and has also spoken at several industry conferences including JavaOne. His vast technical knowledge and project experience combined with his ability to identify, research and educate others allow him to create effective training and mentoring solutions to propel his clients forward.

Adib holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from University of Waterloo.