Java Programmer's Reference: Programmer's Reference (Pocket Reference) [Paperback]

Herbert Schildt (Author), Joe O'Neil (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Reference | Publication Date: July 1997

This reference guidebook covers the Java API libraries, Java classes and interfaces, together with a broad range of programming information. The text is alphabeticized by keyword. Java is an object-oriented programming language for the Internet that came into existence only recently and has swept the programming community. It has many elements in common with C and C++. It is also a secure language, which means that it is possible to restrict the access of Java programs to parts of the system, such as files and memory address, without limiting the capabilities of the language. This is one of the most important reasons why Java is so well suited for use on the Web. Java is also a solid general purpose language, which Sun Microsystems intends to use in a variety of applications, and which will (through Sun's licensing efforts) turn up in a wide range of products. Herbert Schildt is the author of "C: The Complete Reference", "Teach Yourself C++" and "C++: The Complete Reference", and is co-author (with Patrick Naughton) of "Java: The Complete Reference".

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Instant Access to Essential Java Information. Here's a wealth of Java information at your fingertips! This compact desktop reference won't spend much time sitting on your desk. Rather, it will be in your hands all day-providing you with quick, succinct explanations of programming syntax, keywords, commands, functions, and class libraries including Java 1.1. Written by today's number one programming author, Herb Schildt, this vital memory jogger holds a complete listing of essential Java programming information in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format-much like a trusted dictionary. At a glance you'll find concise explanations of the most recent Java keywords and methods, and critical definitions illuminated in clear and readable language. Whether you're a beginning programmer or a Java guru, the Java Programmer's Reference is one programming aid you won't want to be without! Jump to essential Java syntax, keywords, commands, and functions quickly! Learn about the most valuable classes in the Java API libraries; Packed with expert tips to speed your work. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Herbert Schildt is a world-renowned programming author. His books have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the co-author of JAVA: The Complete Reference with Patrick Naughton and is also the author of many best-sellers, including C: The Complete Reference, Now in its edition; Teach Yourself C++; and C++: The Complete Reference. Joel O'Neil works at AT&T Laboratories in New Jersey and uses Java to build prototypes of new communication services. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering from Cooper Union and Stanford University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media; annotated edition edition (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078823684
• ISBN-13: 978-0078823688
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,475,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very useful book, great price, January 22, 1999

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This review is from: Java Programmer's Reference: Programmer's Reference (Pocket Reference) (Paperback)

There are several categories of programming books. There are design books like "Design Patterns", by Gamma & co; specialized books like "JDBC Database access with Java", by Hamilton. I think the best core Java language book is: "The Java Programming Language", by Gosling. This book is in a different category.

"Java Programmer's Reference" is the perfect quick reference for the general, non-graphic, standard class libraries. Strings, Files, Collections - I find this book a handy source of brief explanations. It is not just a re-written set of javadocs, and it is not much larger than the javadocs either.

I think this book will be most useful for the experienced programmer who has trouble remembering all 6 trillion standard class interfaces, and who wants a reminder when the standard documentation is too vague. Beginning programmers might prefer a book with more examples, but as a reference I think it is much more useful without them. The awt library is covered by this book, but I find for most graphics questions I need a more detailed answer.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for your work, July 13, 1998

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This review is from: Java Programmer's Reference: Programmer's Reference (Pocket Reference) (Paperback)

It is very useful for daily use and convinient to look up a keyword or a class. Very user-friendly!