Java in Plain English [Paperback]

Brian Overland (Author)

Book Description

Series: In Plain English | Publication Date: October 1996

Focusing exclusively on Java, this work starts with a tour of the language for programmers, including basic discussions of object-oriented concepts for C programmers or OOP beginners. This is followed by an A-Z language summary for keyword operators, which includes syntax, applet code examples and differences between Java and C++. The Java API features prominently with both an alphabetical cross reference for API tasks, and a section which covers all API classes. The book also includes a Java API hierarchy diagram which shows the relationship among API classes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Highlights of Java 2 In Plain English: · Immediately answers any core question for Java 2 programmers the way they want to learn—by task, by traditional tutorial, or by a comprehensive description of Java core components including keywords, operators, and select API classes · New series features include an expanded In Plain English section, extensive cross-referencing throughout the book with live page numbers and dictionary running heads in reference section · Topically groups and details core Java components in the Reference section including valuable descriptions and examples for each API covered · Indispensable reference for experienced computer programmers who need the core Java programming components and examples in one easy to use source EJB: JavaBeans and the Enterprise One last issue worth addressing before closing the topic of JavaBeans is Enterprise JavaBeans, also known as EJB. Enterprise JavaBeans is a technology built on JavaBeans that is designed to address the needs of enterprise application middleware. If you aren’t too familiar with middleware, it is the piece of an enterprise application that sits between the client and server and typically handles the processing of business rules. Because there are architectural advantages to breaking down business processing logic into discrete functional units, it made sense for the Java architects to utilize JavaBeans. Enterprise JavaBeans is not part of the standard Java 2 platform; instead, it is part of the broader Java 2 Enterprise Edition, which is also known as J2EE. J2EE is beyond the scope of this book. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Java(TM) 2 In Plain English This one-of-a-kind guide delivers just what you need to make the most of Java 2, whether you're relatively new to Java programming or a veteran developer. The book opens with a unique reference section that lets you look things up by keyword, category, and API, among other categories. Need more answers? The second part delivers concise, example-filled tutorials that show you step-by-step how to work with applets, graphics, threads, the Swing GUI toolkit, JavaBeans, and other Java programming tools and techniques.
* Language in plain English
* Language reference
* API by category
* API reference
* Language A to Z
* API in plain English
* API A to Z

* Applets and oranges
* Fun with graphics
* Moving to Swing
* Working with JavaBeans
* Java building blocks
* Components and events
* Animation and threads
* Common programming tasks

* Java exceptions and errors
* Useful tables
www.mandtbooks.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Mis Pr; 1st edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558285032
• ISBN-13: 978-1558285033
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,342,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good little java book for someone who is new to Java, December 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Java in Plain English (Paperback)

Good little Java book for people who are new to Java although an understanding of Object Oriented programming is needed. The material is presented in a very concise manner. Nice compact size too. It's a relief from all those other huge programming books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swiss Army Knife of Java manuals, September 25, 2002

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Antonio A. Rodriguez "taserian" (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java 2 In Plain English (Paperback)

I picked up this book on a whim, thinking it wouldn't be as good as Java in a Nutshell or Core Java, both of which are excellent books in and of themselves. Surprisingly, this contains a condensed version of most of the information of the above mentioned books. It lacks the extended examples of Core Java, but to a good student and intelligent reader, missing out on a few examples won't break your education.

And like JIAN, there is a good amount of reference material in this book, not with the extended detail of JIAN, but enough to get by most of the stumbling stones one encounters while programming.

As a student, I can only carry so many books in my backpack; when I'm programming in the university labs, I want concise and useful as my qualities. At home, I have my Java reference library (CJ, JIAN, etc.), which I consult when I'm at a quandary; for portability and my lab work, this book is the Swiss Army knife of references, one that I carry regularly, and one that can solve about 75-80% of Java problems I encounter.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes JAVA plain for beginners, September 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 In Plain English (Paperback)

This is an awesome book for learning JAVA classes and methods. I have O'Reilly Nutshell series (Java Enterprise, Java, Javea examples, JAVA JFC) WROX's JAVA 2 reference and others references but they provided a definitive context. The fundamental and commonly used classes are the first things to learn and "JAVA 2 in Plan English" is the ticket. Don't be fooled by its un-volumonous text and lack of numerous examples. The right information is there in an easy to find format. Numerous cross-references included are invaluable while learning class inheritance relationships. This is defintely a keeper for my library and a reference text while I learn JAVA :)