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Developing Mainframe Java Applications

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Yes he is funny and down to earth, yes he speaks "mainframe". This book does an excellent job of explaining Java to the mainframe crowd BUT... 2 bones to pick.
First problem I noted was that sometimes, in trying to show the examples of PL/1 and COBOL, the language becomes very confusing about how it would work in each of the languages. He is not clear.
Second, his COBOL examples have glaring syntax errors. Seems like a simple thing that should have been verified. It is not just once or twice, it happens throughout the book.
If you need a good intermediate level book and can get past the noted problems, he will take you through the process of learning Java. Most importantly, it is the only book I've found that addresses the mainframe environment and java. Another good choice for getting started in rudimentary java is "Java for the COBOL Programmer" by Doke and Hardgrave. That book does a better job of teaching the COBOL person but is just a starter book. Developing Mainframe Java applications has wider depth and range.

As a COBOL programmer, I'm glad I could read a book that presents Java without mystery or hype. I appreciate seeing Java at work with IBM mainframe technologies that I've used for years.

Ever read a FUNNY technical book? I love this author!

How nice to find a Java book written for the stodgy old mainframe folks...

Thank you Mr. Marco