The Java Handbook [Paperback]

Patrick Naughton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 22, 1996

Java is Sun Microsystem's programming language that lets programmers create "executable content", such as animation and continuously-updated screens, for the World Wide Web. Aimed at those with previous experience in languages such as C++ or Perl, this work provides a thorough grounding in Java.

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Amazon.com Review

One of our customers' favorite Java books, by one of the best Java hotshots. Designed for all programming levels, this book covers the right topics and provides executable code examples for them. Includes lessons on advanced Java features such as multi-threading, networking, and GUI programming. This is the resource you've been waiting for!

From the Back Cover

Everything you neeed to know about Java and Web Programming. Java, the revolutionary new programming environment from San Microsystems, is bringing new levels of interactivity to the World Wide Web. With its powerful animation, multimedia, and interactive capabilities, Java offers a flexible and powerful Internet programming language. This definitive guide-written by one of the world's foremost Java experts and founder of the original Java team at Sun-will show you precisely what Java can do and how to use it. In The Java Handbook, you'll learn how to program in Java to create the executable content that brings your Web pages to life. This is a comprehensive handbook which starts with the basics, and then provides detailed coverage of every important aspect of Java programming, including: a primer on object-oriented programming and a detailed discussion of Java Language constructs; complete coverage of all Java Developer's Kit 1.0 class libraries; lessons on advanced Java features such as multi-threading, networking, and GUI programming; working code examples for creating interactive Web page elements such as animation, continuously updated displays, sound, and client/server networked applications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media (March 22, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078821991
• ISBN-13: 978-0078821998
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,769,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Five star book but out of date, March 28, 2000

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udi (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Java Handbook (Paperback)

This book explains the language and the concepts well, without the usual flab that one finds in computer texts. I am still waiting for P. Naughton to write an updated edition to cover java 1.1 - java 2.0. I now have several books on Java - some more recent but none as easy to read or understand. What was the best Java book is loosing "stars" as time goes on but is stil an easy, informative and entertaining read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to Java. Gets you from zero to sixty fast., January 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Java Handbook (Paperback)

As a technical introduction to Java, this book is excellent because it assumes nothing and moves you along fast. Best book I have tried for the serious beginner. Writing style is very readable and not stuffy. Bits of Java history add color. You can go from nothing to fully skilled Java with relative easy. Java 1.0, but fine for learning.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read -- I'm buying Patrick's other books too., December 4, 1997

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This review is from: The Java Handbook (Paperback)

I found the book a fine read, and a good guide for experimentation. I learn by doing, and this book certainly provides good motivation and examples. The writing is clear and economical, with wit and literary value. I've read it twice so far, just for fun. Naughton's introduction of the Futurist applets in the end is inspiring.