Jxta [Paperback]

Brendon J. Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2002

JXTA technology is a set of open source, peer-to-peer protocols that allow any connected device on the network from cell phone to PDA from PC to server to communicate and collaborate in a peer to peer manner. With the explosion of content on the network, and the existence of millions of connected devices, a multi-dimensional web or expanded web has emerged. Content is both on the edge of the network, but also resides in the "deep web." JXTA technology enables new and innovative network applications to be created, giving complete access to content on the expanded web. This book is an implementation book that covers the protocols and how to use them.

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From the Back Cover

Explore the hottest new paradigm, peer-to-peer (P2P) computing, and use the power of the JXTA platform to transform your applications into peer-aware, collaborative tools. JXTA technology is a set of open source, peer-to-peer protocols that allow any connected device on the network from cell phone to PDA from PC to server to communicate and collaborate in a peer to peer manner. With the explosion of content on the network, and the existence of millions of connected devices, a multi-dimensional web or expanded web has emerged. Content is both on the edge of the network, but also resides in the "deep web." JXTA technology enables new and innovative network applications to be created, giving complete access to content on the expanded web. This book is an implementation book that covers the protocols and how to use them.

About the Author

About the AuthorAbout the Author Brendon J. Wilson, a graduate of Simon Fraser University's Engineering Science program (http://www.ensc.sfu.ca), is a software engineer specializing in object-oriented programming with a focus on Java and Internet technologies. Brendon started using Java in 1996 as part of his undergraduate thesis project, a 3D robot manipulator simulator, which went on to win Sun Microsystems' Java3D programming competition. Since graduating from SFU, Brendon has worked at a number of high-tech software-development companies, including the e-business division of IBM's Pacific Development Center in Burnaby, and a variety of encryption and wireless startups around the world. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at PKI Innovations, Inc. (http://www.pk3i.com), Brendon divides his time between his job, his pursuit of his PEng (professional engineer) designation, and investigations into all the latest Internet technologies. Occasionally he sleeps, too. Brendon lives with his wife, Ashley, in Vancouver, Canada, where he is currently recovering from an all-consuming addiction to The Simpsons. He can be contacted through his web site at http://www.brendonwilson.com. A A(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing; 1 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735712344
• ISBN-13: 978-0735712348
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,711,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand., July 27, 2002

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Calen (Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jxta (Paperback)

I have no experience in network programming. I had to learn JXTA for a graduate class in P2P, so I picked up this book. My groupmate, on the other hand, picked up the book by Brookshier. I found my book an easy read and quickly breezed through all twelve chapters. My groupmate said that with his book, he couldn't get past the end of Chapter 1 before feeling sleepy. He eventually switched to this book.

The two things I liked in the book were, one, it's conversational tone, and two, it's learning-by-doing approach. Much of the book consists of coding exercises, covering each of the six JXTA protocols. The 11th chapter is a complete chat application, with both client and server code.

In summary, the best book for a jumpstart to JXTA.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a very good JXTA book, August 21, 2002

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"windsnow98" (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jxta (Paperback)

The core of the JXTA is six protocols and this book covers all of them deeply and systematically.

For example, the book first introduces the Peer Discovery Protocol (which will definitely be used by every JXTA application to discover the resources). The book explains how to realize the Discovery Protocol by using the lower layer Resolver Protocol. Then the book teaches us how to use the Discovery Protocol in a JXTA application and actually gives us a useful example.

Every protocol covered in this book follows this pattern - explanation and example.

In addition to the protocols, programmers also need to know how to use some sub-system of JXTA to increase the flexibility of JXTA application and decrease the implement burden. Fortunately, the book covers them, such as CM (cache manager) in chapter4, Document (advertisement) in chapter4, module framework in chapter10, and so forth.

You definitely need to put this book on your bookshelf because give you more than just example code. It includes how the protocols are implemented and how to use the protocols.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Developers and IT Contractors! This is a MUST read!!!, July 26, 2002

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Mrs. Soap Maker (Midwest United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jxta (Paperback)

Developers, if you want the whole scoop on a new architecture that will enhance the way we use the internet, then you need to get this book. Brendon, the author, does a superb job of presenting JXTA, peer-to-peer, and how you can apply it. This is not just an overview and it's not another "copy & paste" book. You will get hands-on experience on how all this works. Its easy to read and very concise.

As a IT contractor, its important to know what is out there and how it works. Sooner or later you will be affected by this new architecture. Why? Because it's an improvement over the way things are done today. Companies are always looking for an edge and this would give them that by distributing resource power among a wide array of servers and not drop the load on just one.

You will learn what P2P and JXTA are in the first 2 chapters. Then it's hands-on from chapter 3. Unlike other books being offered on JXTA, Brendon did not gloss over anything in this book and does a lot more then just talk about it. After understanding the basics and terminology associated with P2P and JXTA, you begin doing some hands-on experience with the JXTA shell. As the book progresses, you get a good understanding of how it works in detail. Then the grand finale, a sample application shows you how to put to put what you've learned to practice for your own application.

About myself:
IT Contractor - 9 years
6 years experience Java(Sun certified) programming
"always checking to see which way the wind is blowing!"