Thinking in Java - Softcover

Eckel, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131002872 ISBN 13: 9780131002876

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2002

Synopsis

Appropriate for intermediate to advanced courses in Java.

In Thinking in Java, Third Edition, Bruce Eckel revises his widely-praised Java introduction to fully reflect the power of Java 2 Standard Edition, Version 1.4. This new edition of the book that won the 1999 Software Development Magazine Productivity Award adds thoroughly updated coverage of servlets, JSP, and EJB. As always, Eckel doesn't just show students what to do, but why. He introduces all the basics of objects as Java uses them; then walks carefully through the fundamentals of Java programming, including program flow, initialization and cleanup, implementation hiding, reusing classes and polymorphism. Using to-the-point examples, he introduces exception handling, Java I/O, run-time type identification, and passing and returning objects. Coverage also includes: database integration, transactions, security, Swing GUI development, Jini, JavaSpaces, and much more. Eckel presents Java one simple step at a time, carefully organizing his material so students can learn new concepts even in short study periods, and thoroughly digest each new idea and technique before moving on. All code examples are simple and short, enabling even beginners to understand every detail. All code examples are on the accompanying CD-ROM, along with electronic copies of the book in several formats, and the complete Thinking in C multimedia course, which introduces crucial concepts every beginning programmer must master before learning Java.

About this title

About the Author

BRUCE ECKEL is president of Mindview, Inc., which provides public and private training seminars, consulting, mentoring, and design reviews in Object-Oriented technology and Design Patterns. He is the author of Thinking in C++, Volume 2, and other books, has written over 150 articles, and has given lectures and seminars throughout the world for over 20 years. He has served as a voting member of the C++ Standards Committee. He holds a BS in Applied Physics and an MS in Computer Engineering.

From the Back Cover

Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java―

• JavaWorld Editor's Choice Award for Best Book, 2001
• JavaWorld Reader's Choice Award for Best Book, 2000
• Software Development Magazine Productivity Award, 1999
• Java Developer's Journal Editor's Choice Award for Best Book, 1998
• Software Development Magazine Jolt Product Excellence Award (for Thinking in C++), 1995

Thinking in Java has earned raves from programmers worldwide for its extraordinary clarity, careful organization, and small, direct programming examples. From the fundamentals of Java syntax to its most advanced features (in-depth object-oriented concepts, multithreading, automated project building, unit testing, and debugging), Thinking in Java is designed to teach, one simple step at a time.

• The classic Java Introduction, fully updated for Java 2 version 1.4, with new topics throughout!
• New testing framework validates each program and shows you the output.
• New chapter on unit testing, automated building, assertions, logging, debugging, and other ways to keep your programs in tune.
• Completely rewritten threading chapter gives you a solid grasp of the fundamentals.
• 350+ working Java programs, rewritten for this edition. 15,000+ lines of code.
• Companion web site includes all source code, annotated solution guide, essays and other resources.
• Includes entire Foundations for Java multimedia seminar on CD-ROM for Windows, Linux and Mac.
• For beginners and experts alike.
• Teaches Java linguistics, not platform-dependent mechanics.
• Thorough coverage of fundamentals; demonstrates advanced topics.
• Explains sound object-oriented principles as they apply to Java.
• Hands-on Java CD available online, with 15 hours of lectures and slides by Bruce Eckel.
• Live seminars, consulting, and reviews available.

www.BruceEckel.com

What people are saying―

"The best book on Java...Your depth is amazing." "Definitely the thinking person's choice in a Java book." "One of the absolutely best programming tutorials I've seen, for any language."

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131002872
• ISBN 13: 9780131002876
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1119