Java Examples in a Nutshell (Paperback)

by David Flanagan (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
Aimed at those who have some previous Java experience, Java Examples in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition provides an outstanding collection of code samples that are designed to help you improve your programming skills--by studying code that works. With over 150 expert examples that illustrate a wide range of Java APIs, this volume definitely can bring your knowledge of Java to the next level.

Many programming titles rely on code excerpts to illustrate key programming concepts. This book reverses that approach by emphasizing the code itself, enhancing it with introductory material and explanations. While some short examples illustrate simple algorithms (such as random-number generation and sorting), many of the examples are substantial: for example, how to create a multithreaded Web server, a proxy server, and even a simple Web browser (by using built-in Swing classes for a user interface). These longer examples occupy several pages; generally, they're well-commented models of coding clarity.

This second edition adds extensive support for the Java 2 JDK 1.3 standard. Later sections provide sample code on most recent developments in enterprise APIs, including Swing, JDBC, and XML. This text concludes with one of the best short tutorials that you're likely to find anywhere on JSP and servlet programming, including excellent detail on deploying JSP-based Web applications.

Although it's designed to be a companion title to Java in a Nutshell and other O'Reilly Java offerings, there's little doubt that this book stands on its own quite well. And, given the short exercises at the end of every chapter that help you expand your command of Java features and APIs, this is a worthy and up-to-date resource for all levels of Java programmers. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered:

Library of Java 2 code samples A "Hello world" example Mathematical calculations and algorithms (the Fibonacci Series, factorials, prime-number generation, sorting, exception handling) Basic class design (classes for graphics, random numbers, and a linked list) Java file I/O (including opening, reading, and writing files) Filtering file streams Java threads and multitasking techniques Java networking classes (URLs and connections, sending e-mail) Sample code for custom Web servers and proxy servers Security and cryptography Basic internationalization The Java reflection APIs

Object serialization Swing user-interface design Code for a simple Web browser, based on Swing Tutorial for AWT and Java 2-D graphics Printing techniques Cutting and pasting data in Java JavaBeans (custom components, bean property editors, customizers) Applet basics (including JDK 1.0 event handling and JAR files) Remote Method Invocation (RMI) Sample code for a Multiuser Domain (MUD) server Database and JDBC programming Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSPs) tutorial XML and Java (including JAXP, SAX 1 and 2, and JDOM)

Product Description
In Java Examples in a Nutshell, David Flanagan, the bestselling author of Java in a Nutshell, has created an entire book of programs that not only serve as great learning tools, but can also be modified for individual use. The second edition covers Java 1.3, and contains 164 complete, practical examples: over 17,900 lines of densely commented, professionally written Java code covering 20 distinct Java API's, including Servlets, JavaServer Pages, XML, Swing, and Java 2D. Like the first edition, it's full of programs that demonstrate the core Java classes. This book is a companion volume to Java in a Nutshell, Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, and Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, While those books are quick references at heart, they each include accelerated tutorials on various Java topics. Java Examples in a Nutshell picks up where those books leave off, serving up a suite of example programs for novice Java programmers and experts alike.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly; 2 edition (September 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596000391
• ISBN-13: 978-0596000394
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,030,122 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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63 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The VERY BEST Java book available!, November 24, 1999

By	"bdunn" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Examples in A Nutshell (Paperback)

When I started to learn Java, I think I purchased ten differentintro books. It seems that it just wasn't "clicking" withthose other books. I happened to pick this one up as well thinking that it would be a great tool after I learned the language. Boy, was I ever wrong!

This book is a GREAT book to learn Java!Over and over again, you'll see a "master java programmer" (in my opinion) create simple programs and explain every step. The book goes into more detail, but only a little at a time, nothing overwhelming.

This book taught me Java - PERIOD. Leave it to O'Reilly to once again create a phenomenal book like Java Examples in a Nutshell.

If I could give it 10 stars, I would. This is still my #1 favorite Java book.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stand-Alone Example / Exercise Book, April 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Java Examples in A Nutshell (Paperback)

One of the weaknesses (IMHO) of computer books is that they usually include lots of code snippets, but rarely challenge you to write your own stuff. This book is the best of both worlds, if you have at least been briefly exposed to Java: it gives you well-commented code examples to illustrate points, then ends each chapter with a set of programming exercises for you to code yourself. This is the perfect combo, as far as I'm concerned. It stands on its own; in fact, I haven't even read the book it is a companion for! Great book, great concept, great execution.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion to any JAVA curriculum, May 1, 2000

By	Robert A Hansen (Waukesha, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Examples in A Nutshell (Paperback)

I learned JAVA using the Core Java books and found that I wasnt learning anything from just typing in the examples in the book. I wasnt "thinking" JAVA. I saw a friend of mine at work with this book and picked up a copy for myself. First of all it contains source for several concepts for each of the various language topics. Then it gives exercises to complete. They were challenging, but not overly challenging that I needed to spend an entire day writing UML diagrams to do it. Good companion to any learning method you are using.