Programming with VisualAge for Java 2 (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

John Akerley (Author), Nina Li (Author), Antonello Parlavecchia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 1999 | Series: Visual Age Series

This book brings together all the information and trialware you need to get powerful results with VisualAge for Java 2.0, IBM's premier Java development environment for the enterprise. Begin with an introduction to VisualAge 2.0 tools, windows, and code import/export features. Master VisualAge's powerful capabilities by building an industrial-strength application, starting with business logic. Construct a user interface using JFC/Swing classes and the Visual Composition Editor. Master the workspace, repository, inspector and debugger. Use DataBeans to access relational databases via JDBC; integrate external software configuration management tools; connect to Lotus Domino, and more. CD-ROM includes the VisualAge for Java Version 2 entry/educational version, plus a trial version of DB2 Univeral Server for Windows 95/NT.

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From the Back Cover

Here's all the information and software you need to achieve powerful results with VisualAge for Java, Version 2.0, IBM's premier Java enterprise development environment! IBM experts help you master every element of the VisualAge environmentoworkspace, windows, repository, inspector, debugger, and much more.

* Make the most of the industry's hottest Java development environment!
* Master enterprise-class Java development techniques
* Database integration, servlets, JFC/Swing, and much more
* Includes VisualAge for Java, Entry Edition, Version 2.0

Discover VisualAge's exclusive features for rapid development, and learn how to customize VisualAge to your specific needs. Build your expertise by developing a complete industrial-strength application, from business logic through deployment. Hands-on coverage includes:

* Constructing user interfaces using JFC/Swing classes and Visual Composition Editor
* Creating Data Access Beans that access relational databases via JDBCo
* Managing and debugging your code
* Implementing complex applications: card layouts, multiple panels, inner classes, and more
* Integrating with the Lotus Domino Go Webserver

Master advanced techniques for Internet-oriented development: data persistence, servlets, and much more. Learn how to internationalize your applications for global markets; and deploy your Java code more effectively. The book concludes with powerful techniques for integrating Java software into your broader environment, utilizing external software configuration management tools, RMI, AgentRunner, and the Tool Integration Framework.

The CD-ROMs include VisualAge for Java Version 2.0 Entry Edition VisualAge rapid development environment for building Java applications, applets, and JavaBeans! Plus, you get a 60-day trial version of IBM's DB2 Universal Database Personal Edition Version 5.2oall you need to master Java database integration!

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About the Author

John Akerley is a consultant at the IBM International Technical Support Organization in San Jose, CA, and served on the VisualAge for Java certification team. Nina Li is part of IBM's Global Services national support team for VisualAge products. Antonello Parlavecchia, a Consultant/IT Specialist at Telecom Italia Mobile, was formerly IT Specialist for the IBM Java Technology Center in Bari, Italy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr; 2nd edition (February 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130212989
• ISBN-13: 978-0130212986
• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,226,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starting book - be very careful to follow EXACTLY, June 21, 1999

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This review is from: Programming with VisualAge for Java 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I found this to be a very good book. I had used the product for a couple of months and gone throught the online samples.. From this perspective it leads you VERY well into further development. I was very pleased with the breadth of information provided. Unfortunately, debug is not handled real well and you will not get a real good knowledge of JAVA. On the positive side with the exception of the debugger you get a very good understanding of this powerful IBM application development product.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner with small Java Experience, September 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Programming with VisualAge for Java 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Book is well organized. It covers most of the features. The examples are easy to follow. Easy to read. However it only covers features in the Professional Edition as the preface mentioned. Would've been better if it covered a little more advanced topics like visual servlets, cookies etc... Overal is good for learning but not for the advanced. I think I learned a lot from the book which has prepared me for the next level.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Excuse for a Learning Guide, January 31, 2000

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Michael Deskis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Programming with VisualAge for Java 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Whenever I see a book that has the product name as part of the title and is not preceded with the words "advanced" or "intermediary" then I am led to believe that it will provide an broad introductory prospective to the product. I was dead wrong with this particular book. It reads like it was written in a weekend with each topic hastily reviewed with a major emphasis on scantily provided detail combined with large font types to give the visual appearance of an impressive body of work. Don't be fooled, this book is not worth the effort. You would be better served using the Visualage for Java help panels than attempting to apply any of the aspects of this book.