O'Reilly Programming Spring 300pages software manual

This hands-on guide introduces you to Spring, the increasingly popular framework for developing enterprise Java applications. Written by committers to the Spring project—who also participate in the development of Spring certification exams—Programming Spring provides the practical details you need for developing lightweight enterprise applications, including the most recent features debuting in version 3.1. You'll also learn how to use the framework's many modules, such as Spring Integration and Spring Batch, to provide a range of services.

Presented in a concise, easy-to-follow style, Programming Spring is ideal for Java programmers experienced with the framework, as well as those just starting out.