Java 2 Primer Plus [Paperback]

Steven Haines (Author), Stephen Potts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2003

Java Primer Plus guides the reader through the Java programming language from the basic concepts (basic syntax, variable, literals, operators, loops, conditional statements, etc.) through advanced topics (RMI, JDBC, Network socket programming, etc.). It provides a deep explanation of Java programming concepts and technologies using classroom tested and proven techniques. What makes this book unique is that it spends the last part showing the reader how to integrate Java technologies into everyday Web related practices and with other technologies.

• The dual purpose of the book is:
• 1. To provide a complete introduction to the Java programming language that balances theory with practicality: it will allow readers to (1) become Java certified programmers and (2) become productive in their Java development.
• 2. To give concrete experience with integrating Java programming technologies.

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From the Back Cover

Java Primer Plus guides the reader through the Java programming language from the basic concepts (basic syntax, variable, literals, operators, loops, conditional statements, etc.) through advanced topics (RMI, JDBC, Network socket programming, etc.). It provides a deep explanation of Java programming concepts and technologies using classroom tested and proven techniques. What makes this book unique is that it spends the last part showing the reader how to integrate Java technologies into everyday Web related practices and with other technologies.

• The dual purpose of the book is:
• 1. To provide a complete introduction to the Java programming language that balances theory with practicality: it will allow readers to (1) become Java certified programmers and (2) become productive in their Java development.
• 2. To give concrete experience with integrating Java programming technologies.

About the Author

Steve Haines has worked in the enterprise software industry for the past eight years and has been focusing on Java since 1997. He has been filling key architectural roles in the areas of B2B e-commerce, high-speed Internet marketing, application monitoring and diagnosis, and robust client and server-side image layout and management over the past few years. He is currently the J2EE Domain Architect for Quest Software and is responsible for defining the expert rules for tuning and monitoring Enterprise Java applications and application servers.

He is the author of Que Publishing's Java 2 from Scratch and has numerous articles on InformIT.com in the areas of Java Swing and Enterprise Java. He shares author credits on Java Web Services Unleashed, C++ Unleashed, Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, and Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days. He has also worked as a technical editor for Pearson Education in areas of Java, Enterprise Java, Network Communications, C++, and video-game programming. Steve has taught all aspects of Java programming from basic certification training through Database, Web Development, and Enterprise JavaBeans at Learning Tree University (LTU). Steve recently enrolled in a Bachelor's of Biblical Studies at Calvary Chapel Bible College.

Steve Potts is an independent consultant, author, and Java instructor in Atlanta, Georgia. Steve received his Computer Science degree in 1982 from Georgia Tech. He has worked in a number of disciplines during his 20-year career, with manufacturing being his deepest experience. Steve has consulted for such companies as Home Depot, Disney, and IBM. His previous books include Java Unleashed and Java 1.2 How-To. He can be reached via email at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 840 pages
• Publisher: Sams (January 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672324156
• ISBN-13: 978-0672324154
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,205,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Resource, July 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 Primer Plus (Paperback)

I am a CS student and UNLV taking some Java courses. Because of transfer credits I got into a Java class that was way over my head. My instructor recommended this book to me to help me catch up and it did far more than that for me. I read the first several chapters in a weekend and it all made sense - the authors started from the ground up and clearly explained how programming languages work and specifically how Java implements everything. Most books tell you how to do something, how to accomplish some kind of task, but don't explain the reasoning behind it - this book is different! Not only can I write Java programs but I understand what they are doing under the hood!

I finished the book within a month, following all of the examples and not only did I get an 'A' in my course last semester, but I have built an MVC Servlet-based application and deployed it on Tomcat.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that is learning Java, it is an indispensable resource. It will help you understand why Java does stuff, not just how to use it!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As the title suggests, it is a great primer for Java, April 12, 2003

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John von Rüden (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java 2 Primer Plus (Paperback)

The authors have done a wonderful job. I am a senior-level programmer/DBA with decades of experience in dozens of languages EXCEPT Java. Their book has great, accelerated coverage of AWT, Swing, Threads and other topics.

I particularly like the way they discuss AWT separate from Swing -- other Java texts that I have purchased have the two technologies very intermingled. It is very helpful sometimes to just program in old AWT since it is very compatible and supported for web programming.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent , Informative and Useful, January 18, 2003

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ABHIJIT MANUSHREE (Orange County,CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java 2 Primer Plus (Paperback)

This book stands out in the crowd of Java books. Steve has done it again. Steve's authority in Java technologies from UI to Server development is clearly visible thorughout the book. Anyone who is looking for a generic introduction to serious level programming in Java, this is THE book. Complex technologies are presented in a simplistic way for anyone to follow it easily . I completed the book in three days , cover-to-cover and still refers to it. Outstanding work. Thanks to Steve and Stephen.