Core Web Programming

Hall, Marty

ISBN 10: 013625666X / ISBN 13: 9780136256663

Published by Prentice Hall Ptr, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1997

Becoming a Web developer these days requires expertise in a variety of disp arate languages and tools and usually requires a whole shelf of books. Core Web Programming delivers all you need to become a competent Web developer in one massive text. It covers HTML, Java, Common Gateway Interface (CGI), and JavaScript thoroughly with plenty of real-world programming examples. The first part of the book covers HTML 3.2, including the basic tags and mo re advanced topics such as frames and cascading style sheets. This section discusses Netscape and Microsoft extensions to HTML (such as using plug-ins for playing multimedia content and ActiveX controls). The tutorial to HTML is comparable to those in other books of this category and includes some o f the author's tips for creating more portable HTML. The next section covers the basics of Java from a programmer's standpoint, including the advantages of Java and how to access Java documentation and t ools. The tutorial that follows stresses the built-in libraries in core Jav a, covering drawing images and other graphics capabilities. Event handling in Java Developer's Kit (JDK) 1.02 (probably unnecessary these days) and JD K 1.1 receive full treatment. The chapter on graphics double-buffering for smooth animation within Java programs is particularly useful, and the autho r's treatment of how to access the network capabilities of Java is perhaps unmatched. (Topics here include how to load URLs using Java's network class es and even how to create a simple HTTP server in Java.) The third section of this text moves to CGI programming using Java on the server. The author introduces the basi. Seller Inventory # RWARE0000001167

Synopsis:

A comprehensive introduction to programming for the WWW that uses Java for all examples. Covers everything a reader needs to know to develop applications for the Internet and Intranets using Java, HTML, Java, CGI-BIN, the HTTP protocol, distributed objects including CORBA and ActiveX, VRML, security, etc.

From the Back Cover:

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One-stop shopping" for Web programmers!

Every Internet and intranet developer needs to understand four core technologies: HTML, Java, CGI and JavaScript. Now, you can learn them all in one book: Core Web Programming, the ultimate Web development resource for experienced programmers!

HTML 3.2: Extraordinary practical coverage cuts through the complexity to show how HTML is really used-from the fundamentals to frames, cascading style sheets, layered HTML, and new features.

Java: Ten super-efficient chapters teach experienced programmers all they need to write great Java programs. Start with the basics of Java syntax and object-oriented programming. Then take an in-depth look at the AWT-including the new event model and every 1.0 and 1.1 component. You'll even learn advanced multi-threading and client/server techniques!

CGI: Connect your Web pages to databases or other programs on your corporate server. Detailed coverage of both the client and server sides of the process!

JavaScript: Discover scripting techniques you can use right now to add dynamic capabilities to your Web pages-the quick, easy way!

• Coverage of versions 1.2, 1.2, and 1.0, plus portability tips.
• Core Web Programming delivers the Internet and intranet development skills you need right now!
• All the HTML, Java, CGI and JavaScript features you need most:
• HTML 3.2
• The latest HTML extensions
• Java 1.1 and 1.0
• Detailed coverage of the Java AWT
• Multi-threaded and network programming
• CGI programming and server-side Java
• JavaScript 1.2 and 1.1

Plus an extensive Windows 95/NT and Macintosh CD-ROM library: over 300 fully-documented Java classes, more that 250 easy-to-adapt HTML and JavaScript documents, the Java Developer's Kit (versions 1.0 and 1.1), and Internet Explorer.

• The Core Series: By Programmers, For Programmers.

Series Editor Gary Cornell, co-author of the wildly successful Core Java, brings his diverse experience and unique perspective to a new series of books written by programmers, for programmers. Like Core Java, every book in this series is designed for serious programmers. Rely on Core books when you want to:

• Write commercial-quality code
• Learn from non-trivial programs and examples-not toy code!
• Focus on the features and functions that help you deliver real applications
• Get objective, unbiased coverage of cutting-edge technologies-not hype!

Bibliographic Details

Title: Core Web Programming
Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr, Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good