Just Java 2 - Softcover

Van Der Linden, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130320722 ISBN 13: 9780130320728

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to getting started with the Java 2 platform for experienced programmers. Completely updated to include server-side topics, servlets, JSP, XML and more. Covers the latest features & functions incorporated into the JDK 1.4 release.

About this title

About the Author

PETER VAN DER LINDEN worked at Sun for 14 years in various software engineering capacities in the compiler and OS kernel groups. He currently works for a start-up venture in Silicon Valley. His books include Not Just Java, Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets (Sun Microsystems Press), and The Official Handbook of Practical Jokes (NAL-Penguin).

From the Back Cover

• Java programming language and basic packages
• Server-side libraries and enterprise development
• Networking, Beans, and collections
• GUI components and more

Covers Java 2 platform (JDK 1.4 release) and enterprise/server-side development.

An international bestseller for over 5 years, Just Java 2 is the most comprehensive and accessible tutorial for programmers at all levels. Completely updated and revised, the 5th edition is not only a readable and engaging overview of the Java 2 platform (JDK 1.4 release) and its libraries, it is also a practical introduction to today's best enterprise and server-side programming techniques.

Writing for real programmers, author Peter van der Linden delivers expert advice, clear explanations and challenging examples, along with his popular "light relief" sidebars and wry commentary on the computer industry.

Just Java 2 covers:

• The core language: advantages, syntax, object-oriented features, and key techniques-including interfaces, threads, assert statements, and much more
• Key Java libraries: Input/output, from the basics to cutting-edge pattern matching, file locking, and mapped I/O techniques-plus a full chapter data structures and collections
• Server-side Java technology: Powerful techniques for building Web-based transaction systems and Web services: servlets, Java Server Pages(tm), RMI, object serialization, and more
• Client-side Java technology: Up-to-the-minute coverage of JFC(tm)/Swing GUI development, applet techniques, games code, containers, layouts, and graphics programming
• Enterprise Java technology: J2EE(tm) platform-capabilities, benefits, and techniques! Including a database introduction, JDBC(tm) API tutorial, basics of EJB(tm) architecture, Java platform security, and a brand-new chapter on XML

CD-ROM INCLUDES

• Browse the CD with your Web browser to run the applets and to get easy access to the contents
• Tons of great software, including Perl, GNU C/C++, Python, games, and more
• Extensive code examples from top programmers around the world
• The complete programmer's FAQ

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130320722
• ISBN 13: 9780130320728
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1136