Java 2 Core Language Little Black Book

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 440 pages
• Published by: Paraglyph
• Edition: 1st Edition August 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1932111662
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1932111668
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Product Description
The Java 2 Core Language Little Black Book is a compact, detailed reference for intermediate to experienced programmers and managers who are ready to learn how to build Java programs. The book features a logical, sequential approach with concise overviews and step-by-step, ready-to-use solutions created by a master Java programmer. This book is packed with over 150 code listings, which can be used as is or quickly modified. All of the critical Java programming features are presented, including strings, variables, loops, object-oriented programming, interfaces, applets, event handling, tables, trees, multithreaded programming and animation, debugging, networking, and more. Special chapters are included on security and internationalization two topics that are critical for Java developers.

About The Author
Al Williams (League City, TX) is the Java columnist and development section editor for Web Techniques magazine. He is the author of over a dozen popular computer books, including Active Server Pages Solutions, MFC Black Book, and Developing ActiveX Web Controls. His writing credentials also include the Windows Commando column for Visual Developer Magazine. In addition to consulting, Al frequently lectures on programming all over the United States.

Alain Trottier (Santa Ana, CA) has worked in the technology field since 1979 with a special focus on software and the Internet. He is a sought after consultant having serviced many Fortune 1000 companies and has published numerous technical articles on the Web. He has also taught at various universities and currently is a professor at Vanguard University. Mr. Trottier's specialty is architecting, designing, and building backend systems for Internet commerce. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Reader Reviews
Target Audience Intermediate Java developers who want brief explanations of syntax and working examples to study Contents This is a condensed guide to the Java language with a heavy emphasis on code examples that can be used to solve your programming issues. The book is divided into the following chapters: Getting Started With Java; Essential Java Syntax; Blocks And Statements; Methods, Classes, And Packages; Data Structures; Files And Streams; Java Database Connectivity; The Internet And Networking; XML And Java; Advanced Techniques; Security; Internationalization; Development Tools; References; The Java Virtual Machine; Active RFCs. Review There are some people who can read an explanation of something technical and immediately grasp how to use it in a real program. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. I work best when I can read the explanation of how something works, and then see a working example that I can copy and use. That's where this book shines. Each chapter starts off with an "In Brief" section. This is the "technical" explanation of the subject being covered, like classes or socket programming. After a high level explanation of the chapter subject, the coverage then shifts to an "Immediate Solutions" section. This is where you get the most bang for the buck. You'll find a problem listed, such as resolving a hostname or opening a server socket. A couple of paragraphs will explain what needs to be done, and that is followed by a code example that solves that problem. By reading the chapter and seeing how they solve a number of issues, you should come away with one or more ideas on how to code your own solutions. If you don't have a solid background in Java, you will probably want to get a tutorial-style book before you buy this volume. It's billed as a "concise program solver", and as a result it doesn't attempt to teach the language to someone who is unfamiliar with it to start with. If you are beyond the basics, then this book will quickly pay for itself after a couple of solutions. Conclusion This is a perfect book if you are familiar with Java but occasionally need to look up a command to see how it works along with a code example. It bridges the gap between academic and practical knowledge of the language. Comment | | (Report this)