Programming with Java IDL: Developing Web Applications with Java and CORBA [Paperback]

Geoffrey Lewis (Author), Steven Barber (Author), Ellen Siegel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471247979 | ISBN-13: 978-0471247975 | Publication Date: November 1997 | Edition: 1

Combining the versatility of Java with the interoperability of CORBA, Java IDL (Interface Definition Language) lets you build object-oriented systems that freely interact over the Internet or intranets, regardless of ORB or programming language. Now Programming with Java IDL offers Java developers a quick, easy way to fully master this important new Web development tool.

With this valuable guide, developers learn Java IDL programming by actually building powerful applications using distributed objects. Experts Geoffrey Lewis, Steven Barber, and Ellen Siegel first bring you up to speed on CORBA, Java, and Java IDL basics. They provide you with step-by-step instructions and source code (also available at the companion Web site) to build three full-fledged distributed systems of increasing complexity. Then, combining valuable insider tips with business system programming savvy, they show you how to quickly modify the code to build your own powerful custom applications.

A hands-on guide to harnessing the power of Java and CORBA to create super-versatile business applications, Programming with Java IDL is an indispensable working resource for Java developers.

Visit the companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/lewis

There you'll find:
* All the source code from the book
* Updates on latest developments in Java IDL tools and techniques.

Contributors: Henry Balen (Fusion Systems, Pierre Delisle (Sun Microsystems), Bruce E. Martin (Visigenic), Patrick McTurk (Fusion Systems), Jeff Nisewanger (Sun Microsystems), Gordon Palumbo (Fusion Systems), Larry Pass (Sun Microsystems), Mary Ann Rayner (Sun Microsystems), Marvin Wolfthal (Fusion Systems)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book shows Java developers how to use Java IDL to design and build powerful client/server Web applications using distributed objects, and learn to develop working Java IDL applications. Web site includes source code examples from the book, as well as updates on Java IDL.

From the Back Cover

Combining the versatility of Java with the interoperability of CORBA, Java IDL (Interface Definition Language) lets you build object-oriented systems that freely interact over the Internet or intranets, regardless of ORB or programming language. Now Programming with Java IDL offers Java developers a quick, easy way to fully master this important new Web development tool.

With this valuable guide, developers learn Java IDL programming by actually building powerful applications using distributed objects. Experts Geoffrey Lewis, Steven Barber, and Ellen Siegel first bring you up to speed on CORBA, Java, and Java IDL basics. They provide you with step-by-step instructions and source code (also available at the companion Web site) to build three full-fledged distributed systems of increasing complexity. Then, combining valuable insider tips with business system programming savvy, they show you how to quickly modify the code to build your own powerful custom applications.

A hands-on guide to harnessing the power of Java and CORBA to create super-versatile business applications, Programming with Java IDL is an indispensable working resource for Java developers.

Visit the companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/lewis

There you'll find:
* All the source code from the book
* Updates on latest developments in Java IDL tools and techniques.

Contributors: Henry Balen (Fusion Systems, Pierre Delisle (Sun Microsystems), Bruce E. Martin (Visigenic), Patrick McTurk (Fusion Systems), Jeff Nisewanger (Sun Microsystems), Gordon Palumbo (Fusion Systems), Larry Pass (Sun Microsystems), Mary Ann Rayner (Sun Microsystems), Marvin Wolfthal (Fusion Systems)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471247979
• ISBN-13: 978-0471247975
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,065,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, November 18, 2005

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This review is from: Programming with Java IDL: Developing Web Applications with Java and CORBA (Paperback)

I've never seen a book about Java IDL quite so clear and, well, inspiring. Plus the cover is pretty.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CORBA reference, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Programming with Java IDL: Developing Web Applications with Java and CORBA (Paperback)

This ia good material on CORBA with some useful discussions on CORBA services and architectural concepts. I have been doing a lot of CORBA and find this book to be a good guide.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Text and examples are hard to follow, September 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Programming with Java IDL: Developing Web Applications with Java and CORBA (Paperback)

Book doesn't even explain what is meant by "Java IDL" until page 91, and even there the definition is a poor one. A pretty good definition finally appears on p 241.