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So, you're starting from zero in an effort to learn the Java programming language. What book will help you most? Just Java 1.2 should be on your desktop. It's one of a select group of introductory Java books that honestly earns its cover price. Shying away from complicated aspects of the language that are seldom used in most practical situations, Peter van der Linden focuses his considerable teaching skills upon the parts of the language you really need to understand in order to be a good Java programmer. He covers basic structure and syntax very well, and gives similarly excellent attention to object orientation and the means by which Java implements it. Applets, Beans, input/output streams, basic graphics, Swing, and security all get superb coverage. In short, this book explains everything you really need to know in order to write useful Java programs. With sharp text and very good example programs, the author shows you how to get things done. In the process, van der Linden--a funny guy--pauses often to show you how to make an origami water-bomber or comment upon software error messages like "runt packet." The CD-ROM that comes with this book deserves much praise, as well. Packed with honestly useful tools and all of the author's examples, it employs a fine HTML-based interface that other books ought to imitate. --David Wall Book Description
Readers can cut to the chase with this new, updated "must have" guide to Java and object-oriented programming. "Just Java 1.2" contains all the essential information any programmer needs to get started with Java. The CD-ROM includes a huge amount of Java source code including many Java games, some physics applets (animation of an electric motor), translators for Java and many other languages including C/C++, Perl, TCL, Eiffel, Smalltalk, two mini-versions of Linux, Java bible code software, the Java Programmers FAQ and glossary, and much, much more. From the Back Cover
If you are looking for a readable, up-to-date overview of the JDK and its libraries, Just Java 1.2, Fourth Edition is the book for you! You'll find an engaging tutorial complete with clear explanations and challenging examples, and just the right mix of comic relief. Peter van der Linden, the author of the classic Expert C Programming, brings style, personality, and wit to the challenge of simplifying Java and object-oriented programming for any programmer making the transition to the Java environment.
Because Just Java 1.2 assumes some programming knowledge, you won't get bogged down with the basics. A unique balance of practical advice and expert insights, this comprehensive guide to Java programming covers all the essentials including:
*Object-Oriented techniques.
*Types & arrays.
*Statements & exceptions.
*Swing components & containers.
*Networking & client-server.
*Threads and more.
This revised and expanded edition includes a concise introduction to the new features and libraries, especially inner classes and the graphical "Swing" components and highlights both the advantages and challenges of programming with Java 1.2
The accompanying CD-ROM is a truly awesome resource! It contains extensive sample code from top Java programmers, the complete Java Programmer's FAQ, and tons of great freeware, including Linux, Perl, GNU C/C++, Tcl, Python, Java games (with source code, and more)! About the Author
PETER VAN DER LINDEN leads a team of kernel programmers at Sun Microsystems, Inc., developing software for advanced workstations. He wrote and maintains the Usenet Java FAQ. His books include Not Just Java, Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets (Sun Microsystems Press), and The Official Handbook of Practical Jokes (NAL-Penguin). Back to Java: General
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