Java 2 by Example (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Jeff Friesen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 24, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0789725932 | ISBN-13: 978-0789725936 | Edition: 2

Java 2 by Example, Second Edition gives novice programmers in-depth coverage of both object-oriented programming and Java fundamentals. It starts with an overview of Java, including a survey of development tools beginners should use. The book explains the basics of the Java language, including operators, expressions, statements and more; and Object-Oriented Programming with classes and objects, inheritance, and dynamic methods. The author includes a chapter applying the concepts of OOP to object-oriented analysis and design methods. Later chapters demonstrate organizing data in collections and utilizing Java's built-in mathematical functions. Along the way, readers learn from hundreds of examples explaining every concept. Plus, each chapter ends with a series of review questions to ensure that readers are caught up - with answers provided in an appendix.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Java by Example presumes no previous experience with either Java or programming in general. You will learn Java-specific programming concepts, object-oriented programming, and proper coding techniques. Topics include Java Foundation Classes (JFC), Abstract Windowing Toolkit, Applets vs Applications, and Multi-Threading. At the end of the book, you build a useful contact manager, applying concepts learned throughout the book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jeff Friesen is heavily addicted to Java technology, to the point of choosing "Java Jeff" as his nickname. In addition to authoring this book, Jeff also co-authored Special Edition Using Java 2 Standard Edition. Furthermore, he has authored numerous Java-based articles for JavaWorld (ranging from internationalization to Java Plug-in to the future of Java) and InformIT.com (ranging from building your own media player to exploring Swing's table component) and is currently authoring JavaWorld's Java 101 column¿a column that presents a client-side Java course for beginners. In the past, Jeff taught his own university-level introductory Java course, and he served as the moderator of ITworld.com's Java Beginner forum, where he answered more than 1,000 client-side Java questions. Jeff holds a degree in computer science and develops software in C and C++. To find out what Jeff is up to, visit his Web site (http://www.javajeff.com).

Product Details

• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Que; 2 edition (December 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789725932
• ISBN-13: 978-0789725936
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,558,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An example, too, of how to write a 'teaching book'..., March 31, 2000

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Ricardo I. Santiago (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java 2 by Example (Hayden/Que) (Paperback)

Java 2 by Example is a book well written. As a practitioner needing to a good refresher and a deeper appreciation of the intricacies of the language that I haven't encountered in my experience, the book certainly meets my expectations. Also for beginners who need a solid foundation on Java, this book is highly recommended. It is an excellent 'teaching book' -- the writing style is pleasant and precise while anticipating my questions and need for clarification.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ! No other way to describe it., June 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 by Example (Hayden/Que) (Paperback)

I did not know Java. I purchased a book on Java programming, and then I got lost. I could not even figure out how to differentiate a Java applet from a Java program. I went back to the bookstore and looked through at least 15 books. Java 2 by Example was the only one that spelled out clearly ... the simplest Java application vs. the simplest Java applet. I was impressed by the immediacy of the examples, so I bought the book and my intuition paid off. This book is terrific. Friesen takes you through the language in a clear, consise manner, with concrete examples that build one upon the other. It is very well organized and a breeze to read. And it should be. You are trying to learn Java, not the idiosyncrasies of an author's writing skills. This book is just terrific.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am this book's author and need your help, September 17, 2002

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Jeff Friesen (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java 2 by Example (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Hello, I am the author of Java 2 By Example, Second Edition -- and I have a problem with the 10 positive/negative reviews on this page. The problem is: all of those reviews apply to the book's predecessor and NOT to this book. Therefore, a potential reader that reads those reviews is at a disadvantage -- the reader thinks those reviews reflect the Second Edition of this book, when they do not. I would appreciate your removal of all ten reviews (if possible). Thanks in advance for your help.

Jeff Friesen