JavaTM in Plain English - Softcover

Overland, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558285636 ISBN 13: 9781558285637

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Synopsis

Java^™ in Plain English Second Edition Java in Plain English, Second Edition, covers the entire Java 1.1 language and API in a remarkably compact size and easy–to–use format. This powerful reference guide explains each method, field, and parameter, and provides extensive, easy–to–follow examples. Unique features of the book include the language reference, which highlights Java/C++differences in each topic, making it the most convenient reference for C and C++ programmers. In addition, the API Reference is one of the few sources available anywhere that summarizes the entire API, both concisely and comprehensively. This edition is greatly expanded to provide more coverage of Java database capabilities—including a tutorial and reference to SQL commands—as well as more examples and definitions of the latest Java concepts. This concise book is an essential companion for all Java programmers: if you want to be creating the software of the future, this book is for you. Whether you're exploring Java as a newcomer, are migrating from C++ or C, or need a reference guide to exploit its most advanced features, Java in Plain English, Second Edition will answer your questions quickly. From its comprehensive guide to the Java API, to its detailed and practical alphabetical reference to Java syntax, this is a reference to rely on. "Java in Plain English has become my bible as a Java developer. It's simply indispensable." —Randy Sears, staff programmer at Boston University

• Updated and expanded to cover the latest Java 1.1 concepts
• Focus on common programming tasks
• JDBC tutorial helps you start using Java database features quickly
• SQL appendix covers most common database commands
• Expanded API reference with more examples and improved format
• Language reference summarizes syntax and Java/C++ differences
• Concise introduction to Java, including special Java features such as packages, objects, and threads
• Extensive cross referencing, including an alphabetical cross reference of the Java API by task
• Useful tables for graphical programming
• Convenient A–Z reference of all Java keywords, functions, and terms

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About this title

About the Author

BRIAN OVERLAND was one of Microsoft's top technical writers for ten years, where he also contributed sample code and tested software. He was one of the project leads of the original Visual Basic as well as being involved with Visual C++ 1.0 and many other languages. He won a series of awards for writing and is also the author of the successful C in Plain English (MIS:Press, 1995) and C++ in Plain English (MIS:Press, 1996).

• Updated and expanded to cover the latest Java 1.1 concepts
• Focus on common programming tasks
• JDBC tutorial helps you start using Java database features quickly
• SQL appendix covers most common database commands
• Expanded API reference with more examples and improved format
• Language reference summarizes syntax and Java/C++ differences
• Concise introduction to Java, including special Java features such as packages, objects, and threads
• Extensive cross referencing, including an alphabetical cross reference of the Java API by task
• Useful tables for graphical programming
• Convenient A Z reference of all Java keywords, functions, and terms

http://www.idgbooks.com

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1558285636
• ISBN 13: 9781558285637
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704