Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ (Programmers, Revised Edition) [Paperback]

Michael C. Daconta (Author), Al Saganich (Author), Eric Monk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471327190 | ISBN-13: 978-0471327196 | Publication Date: February 26, 1999 | Edition: Revised Edition

"A must read!"-Information Week, from a review of Java for C/C++ Programmers

The quickest, easiest way for C and C++ programmers to learn how to build full-scale applications using Java(TM) and JavaScript(TM)

Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ Programmers

Featuring the rapid skill-building format that made its predecessor such a huge critical success, this powerful book/CD package gets you up to speed on all of Java 2's and JavaScript's features, in no time. Using a series of increasingly sophisticated working applications, it explains basic and advanced Java techniques in terms that C and C++ programmers can relate to.

This revised edition includes updated coverage of:
* JavaBean(TM)
* JFCs p9e RMI
* Security
* JDBC(TM)

It also covers all new features found in Java 2, including:
* Protected domains
* Reference objects
* Collections
* Package versions
* Drag and drop

On the CD-ROM you'll find:
* All the source code from the examples in the book
* Loads of useful scripts and utilities-ready-to-run Java documentation
* Java Multimedia demo
* Three additional "bonus" chapters

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"A must read!"-Information Week, from a review of Java for C/C++ Programmers

The quickest, easiest way for C and C++ programmers to learn how to build full-scale applications using Java(TM) and JavaScript(TM)

Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ Programmers

Featuring the rapid skill-building format that made its predecessor such a huge critical success, this powerful book/CD package gets you up to speed on all of Java 2's and JavaScript's features, in no time. Using a series of increasingly sophisticated working applications, it explains basic and advanced Java techniques in terms that C and C++ programmers can relate to.

This revised edition includes updated coverage of:
* JavaBean(TM)
* JFCs p9e RMI
* Security
* JDBC(TM)

It also covers all new features found in Java 2, including:
* Protected domains
* Reference objects
* Collections
* Package versions
* Drag and drop

On the CD-ROM you'll find:
* All the source code from the examples in the book
* Loads of useful scripts and utilities-ready-to-run Java documentation
* Java Multimedia demo
* Three additional "bonus" chapters

About the Author

MICHAEL C. DACONTA is Chief Scientist of the Applied Systems Division for Sterling Software, Inc., where he develops advanced systems with Java, JavaScript, and HTML. He also teaches Java for AOL and training. His other books include Java for C/ C++ Programmers and C++ Pointers and Dynamic Memory Management.

AL SAGANICH is Chief Technology Officer for Fresh Insights, a firm specializing in Java training and development. He is also the coauthor of the Microsoft Visual J++ Sourcebook and a contributing editor to the Visual J++ Developers Journal.

ERIC MONK is a developer for Universal Systems, Inc., in Chantilly, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 896 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised Edition edition (February 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471327190
• ISBN-13: 978-0471327196
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre Introduction to Language, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ (Programmers, Revised Edition) (Paperback)

I wanted a book that for an experienced C++ programmer that would not waste time teaching me what a class is, etc. It did that, but unfortunately covers waaaay to much ground to be really practical to learn how to actually write code without additional reference material.

There are long coding examples presented with little explanation, which the reader is expected to spend hours deciphering and then say "voila, that's how it works."

Major concepts lacking. For e.g, nowhere could I find an explanation of when you have to use "throws" in a declaration.

The index is a joke. Try to look up Vector, implements, throws, Set...not there!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Overall, very dissapointing and flawed., July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ (Programmers, Revised Edition) (Paperback)

Although slightly thought provoking in its tactics, the main theses were misconstrued. There were many instances of erroneous teaching methods which led to unfavorable results. This book does have its bright sides, mainly pertaining to general layout of the book. The relation of Javascript to C++ makes the book very difficult to comprehend. Overall, as a Javascript programmer, I would not recommend this book to anyone.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Almost the same as the 1.2 ed - useless for a beginner, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ (Programmers, Revised Edition) (Paperback)

Read what I wrote about the previous, 1.2 edition here on Amazon. The book has not been changed much - it just has a new cover.

What is missing from my review (the 1000-word limit has cut out the last 3000 words) is that the book is definitely NOT suited for a beginner. Just an example> check out the I/O and the AWT chapters. No beginner will understand them - even books like Lemay's Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days are much more comprehensible.

You can buy this book if you already know the language and are eager to discover the differences between C++ and Java (too bad only the first 4 chapters emphasize them, the other chapters spend NO words on C++ at all), you can give it a try. Or just get the previous (and, therefore, cheaper) edition, as it's alsmost the same as this one...