Just Java and Beyond 1.1 (Java Series) [Paperback]

Peter Vanderlinden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Java Series | Publication Date: November 1997

78417-3 If you need to learn Java fast, Just Java 1.1 and beyond is for you. In this completely updated third edition, Peter van der Linden, the author of the classic Expert C Programming, brings his well-known enthusiasm, expertise, and wit to the challenge of explaining Java and object-oriented programming as painlessly as possible. Just Java 1.1 and beyond covers all the fundamentals of Java programming, including Java object-oriented techniques, types, statements, arrays, string processing, and advanced features like networking and threads. This expanded, new edition includes detailed coverage of the JDK 1.1 event model, new AWT capabilities, and I/O. There's even a preview of the new windowing "Swing" components. Just Java 1.1 also includes more examples than ever, along with up-to-the-minute coverage of new Java APIs, including the powerful new Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API. Nobody teaches Java like Peter van der Linden! *The Story of O: Object-Oriented Programming. *GIGO: Garbage In, Gospel Out. *Associativity and the "Coffeepot Property" . CD-ROM includes the latest version of the Java Development Kit and code samples compiled for Java 1.1

Editorial Reviews

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If you like some humor in your programming books, you'll want to take a look at Just Java 1.1 and Beyond. This enjoyable guide to Java programming mixes in some fun material that gives the book a real personality while providing expert programming information. This introduction is best for programmers with experience in other programming languages who want to make the transition to Java smoothly.

Since the author is an old hand at C, C++, and other object-oriented languages, he begins by fitting Java into a larger perspective on the computing industry. (The author sees Java as the language of choice for many reasons--mainly its ease of use and cross-platform capabilities.) The book features a straightforward tutorial on how to get started in Java, from writing simple applications to learning Java's built-in classes. An early chapter on object-oriented programming is particularly adept at showing how Java compares to other programming languages in its approach to working with objects. Basic types and objects are all explained in good detail.

Witty quotes and anecdotes that point out some of the difficulties of working with technology frame each chapter. The author strikes a fine balance between real programming expertise and comic relief, and his writing is a notch above most other writing in the field.

However, the author doesn't skimp on technical knowledge--advanced material includes how to use interfaces, exceptions, threads, and the network capabilities of Java. This third edition offers new chapters on the JavaBeans standard, RMI, and JDBC classes for database programming. While there are many good tutorials for beginning Java programmers, Just Java 1.1 and Beyond gets the job done with flair and personality. --Richard V. Dragan

About the Author

PETER VAN DER LINDEN currently leads a team of kernel programmers at Sun Microsystems, Inc., developing software for advanced workstations. His books include Just Java, Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets (Sun Microsystems Press) and The Official Handbook of Practical Jokes (NAL-Penguin).

Product Details

• Paperback: 654 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr; 3rd edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137841744
• ISBN-13: 978-0137841745
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,691,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dull and Boring,NOT This book is GREAT, July 26, 1999

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This review is from: Just Java and Beyond 1.1 (Java Series) (Paperback)

This book is pretty good in the sense that it covers a lot of stuff providing a lot of background and presenting the whole thing in a interesting manner (with a lot of anectodes and humourous asides). But the problem with the book is the very same thing -- it simply has too much noise (idle chatter). For a beginner the book may be a good experience, but for a programmer coming from a C/C++ background, the book is frustrating when you are trying to learn Java fassssst. The book is also not very useful as a reference. So if you are a beginner go for it, if not look for another book.

5.0 out of 5 stars The quality and style one expects from PvdL, January 24, 1999

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This review is from: Just Java and Beyond 1.1 (Java Series) (Paperback)

Although not what K&R is to C, _Just Java_ is a wonderful way to become immersed in the language. Clear, thought-provoking and laced with humor, van der Linden explains the language accurately and thoroughly. More importantly, you'll share the sheer joy he feels for the language. His candor is also refreshing (citing those areas in Java that weren't really well designed). Sun is indeed most fortunate to have an individual with the talent, knowledge, humor and passion of PvdL on their team.

3.0 out of 5 stars There Are Better Books, December 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Just Java and Beyond 1.1 (Java Series) (Paperback)

This is an okay book, but not one of the best programming books I've read. It is not well organized and the index isn't very comprehensive. If you are looking to use AWT, this book only lightly overviews some of the widgets. Also, some of the examples in the book already use deprecated API's.