Instant Messaging in Java: The Jabber Protocols [Paperback]

Iain Shigeoka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2002

This book describes how to create Instant Messaging applications in Java and covers the Jabber IM protocols. If you want to create new IM systems, integrate them with your existing software, or wish to know more about the Jabber protocols, this is the book for you. * Instant Messaging has exploded into the online world and is a wildly popular service of the largest Internet Service Providers (ISP) like AOL with AOL Instant Messenger, MSN with Microsoft Messenger, and Yahoo with Yahoo Messenger. Millions of Internet users everyday exchange IM's and its use beyond messaging is just around the corner. For example, the new Microsoft ..NET platform will be using instant messaging technology for data exchange. * This intermediate Java programming book provides Java programmers with the information and tools needed to create your own IM client and server software. You can use the software to create your own IM systems or integrate IM features into your existing software. Imagine allowing your customers to chat directly with technical support or other users from within your application! * This book focuses on the open source Jabber XML-based IM protocols (www.jabber.org) to create Java IM software. These open protocols allowS your IM Software to seamlessly communicate with the large number of other Jabber clients and servers available including commercial Jabber systems like the one that powers Disney's go.com IM.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Good coverage of underlying protocol and architecture...3 1/2 stars." -- IBM Developer Works

"If you have any interest in developing a real time messaging system, I’d certainly recommend this title." -- JavaRanch

About the Author

Iain Shigeoka has a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas where he conducted research in robotics, computer aided design and manufacturing, and factory automation. His current interests include the use of Java in embedded systems and network appliances. Iain lives in San Diego, CA

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Manning Publications (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930110464
• ISBN-13: 978-1930110465
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,224,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There is a lot of Jabber documentation out there, March 15, 2003

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GUGLHUPF "guglhupf2" (CUPERTINO, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Instant Messaging in Java: The Jabber Protocols (Paperback)

I have read some of this book and I don't like it that much. I personally feel the author spends too much time with things that are pretty easy to compress.
Looking backwards I think the Jabber documentation is enough to write an IM client. I wrote one for alarming purposes. This is the first edition and the book has plenty of errors in the text. ( The code samples seem to be O.K.). Obviously the author was so busy pushing out his book that he didn't let anyone proofread it.

I would recommend to buy another book ( there are plenty ) or rely on the Jabber documentation and the plenty of samples the web has to offer.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb guide to Jabber development, February 6, 2003

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Rowan E Chattaway (University of Wales, Aberystwyth. UK) - See all my reviews

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Highly recommended for any developer with some Java experience who is interested in IM technology. Iain Shigeoka takes you through the background of the technology, and then takes you through an easy to follow guide to produce a fully working Jabber server and test client. The book also includes a very usefull reference section and stresses important issues relating to the technology. I have personally found this book invaluable whilst producing a Jabber framework as part of my dissertation, and has given me direction to further my knowledge in this area, buy the book!:)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Java Jabber developers, September 2, 2002

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Matt Tucker (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews
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If you're a Java developer and are interested in creating a Jabber server, or embedding Jabber functionality into an existing application, this is a great book. The author iteratively builds a Jabber server, adding new features as each chapter explores additional parts of the Jabber protocols -- this is a very helpful approach. The Jabber protocol reference at the back of the book is also great.