Java 2 Primer Plus (Paperback)

~ (Author), Stephen Potts (Author)

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Java Primer Plus guides the reader through the Java programming language from the basic concepts (basic syntax, variable, literals, operators, loops, conditional statements, etc.) through advanced topics (RMI, JDBC, Network socket programming, etc.). It provides a deep explanation of Java programming concepts and technologies using classroom tested and proven techniques. What makes this book unique is that it spends the last part showing the reader how to integrate Java technologies into everyday Web related practices and with other technologies.

• The dual purpose of the book is:
• 1. To provide a complete introduction to the Java programming language that balances theory with practicality: it will allow readers to (1) become Java certified programmers and (2) become productive in their Java development.
• 2. To give concrete experience with integrating Java programming technologies.

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Java Primer Plus guides the reader through the Java programming language from the basic concepts (basic syntax, variable, literals, operators, loops, conditional statements, etc.) through advanced topics (RMI, JDBC, Network socket programming, etc.). It provides a deep explanation of Java programming concepts and technologies using classroom tested and proven techniques. What makes this book unique is that it spends the last part showing the reader how to integrate Java technologies into everyday Web related practices and with other technologies.

* The dual purpose of the book is:
* 1. To provide a complete introduction to the Java programming language that balances theory with practicality: it will allow readers to (1) become Java certified programmers and (2) become productive in their Java development.
* 2. To give concrete experience with integrating Java programming technologies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 840 pages
• Publisher: Sams (January 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672324156
• ISBN-13: 978-0672324154
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #864,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Resource, July 23, 2003

By A Customer

I am a CS student and UNLV taking some Java courses. Because of transfer credits I got into a Java class that was way over my head. My instructor recommended this book to me to help me catch up and it did far more than that for me. I read the first several chapters in a weekend and it all made sense - the authors started from the ground up and clearly explained how programming languages work and specifically how Java implements everything. Most books tell you how to do something, how to accomplish some kind of task, but don't explain the reasoning behind it - this book is different! Not only can I write Java programs but I understand what they are doing under the hood!

I finished the book within a month, following all of the examples and not only did I get an 'A' in my course last semester, but I have built an MVC Servlet-based application and deployed it on Tomcat.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that is learning Java, it is an indispensable resource. It will help you understand why Java does stuff, not just how to use it!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As the title suggests, it is a great primer for Java, April 12, 2003

By	John von Rüden (California) - See all my reviews

The authors have done a wonderful job. I am a senior-level programmer/DBA with decades of experience in dozens of languages EXCEPT Java. Their book has great, accelerated coverage of AWT, Swing, Threads and other topics.

I particularly like the way they discuss AWT separate from Swing -- other Java texts that I have purchased have the two technologies very intermingled. It is very helpful sometimes to just program in old AWT since it is very compatible and supported for web programming.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent , Informative and Useful, January 18, 2003

By	ABHIJIT MANUSHREE (Orange County,CA) - See all my reviews

This book stands out in the crowd of Java books. Steve has done it again. Steve's authority in Java technologies from UI to Server development is clearly visible thorughout the book. Anyone who is looking for a generic introduction to serious level programming in Java, this is THE book. Complex technologies are presented in a simplistic way for anyone to follow it easily . I completed the book in three days , cover-to-cover and still refers to it. Outstanding work. Thanks to Steve and Stephen.