Java by Example [Paperback]

Clayton Walnum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1996

Java continues to grow as a hot topic on the Internet. One of the primary ways that programmers and web developers learn Java is by emulating examples that they find online. This book, aimed at novice Java users, provides an easy way to learn how to program with Java--the By Example formula with numerous multi-level code examples. The CD contains all of the projects and sample code as well as useful tools and utilities.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

It's one of the hottest topics on the Internet. And what better way to learn about it than By Example. The By Example series features a formula of numerous multi-level code examples that has taught tens of thousands of novices how to program. With end of chapter review questions and exercises to reinforce the learning process, this book has all the tools and information new programmers need to get up-to-speed quickly and easily! - Covers Java fundamentals, the language, writing and using applets, and all types of examples of sound, animation, interactive data input and analysis, and more

- Focuses on Java applets-the way Java is implemented for World Wide Web use

- CD-ROM includes the Java applet viewer, Sun's Java Development Kit, and hundreds of applet code examples from the book. Plus, a special bonus the entire electronic version of Special Edition Using Java

Product Details

• Paperback: 549 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Computer Pub (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789708140
• ISBN-13: 978-0789708144
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,345,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too superifical in it's explanations., May 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Java by Example (Paperback)

Most of the books on Java are either too technical or they are too superficial in their explanations. Unfortunately, although this book does have "live code", complete written out programs for examples, it ultimately falls into the 'too superficial' category. For example, the chapter on classes is very brief and the examples are programs that do practically nothing, so it's difficult to get a grasp for how classes actually work. I recommend instead, "Java How to Program" by Deitel and Deitel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Java by Example (Paperback)

I took a programming class in the late 1970s, but never programmed anything outside the classroom. In '97, after being system administrator for 7 years, my employer asked me to take over the administration of our web site. So I picked up 4 different books on JAVA. After reading through 3 of the books, I felt either they were too advanced for my grasp or weren't well written. JAVA By Example took me through the basics in a very short time. After reading this book, I later went through the other 3 books a second time and determined that they were poorly written. Great Job, Clayton Walnum.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Old and not enough information, March 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Java by Example (Paperback)

This book appears to be a good book for beginners and novices on the surface. However, the author often fails to explain much of the potential of a certain object and many times he will explain one type of event and leave you to figure out the rest. I found his book dull, unexciting, and much lacking in depth.