Instant Messaging in Java: The Jabber Protocols [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Iain Shigeoka (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Good coverage of underlying protocol and architecture...3 1/2 stars." -- IBM Developer Works

"If you have any interest in developing a real time messaging system, I’d certainly recommend this title." -- JavaRanch

Product Description
Written as a mid-level programming guide, this book provides Java programmers with the information and tools needed to create their own Instant Messenger client and server software. This software can then be used to create personalized IM systems or integrate IM features into existing software. Focus is given to the open source Jabber XML-based IM protocols to create Java IM software. These open protocols allow IM software to seamlessly communicate with the larger number of other Jabber clients and servers available including commercial Jabber systems such as Disney's go.com IM.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Manning Publications; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930110464
• ISBN-13: 978-1930110465
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #703,398 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There is a lot of Jabber documentation out there, March 15, 2003

By	GUGLHUPF "guglhupf2" (CUPERTINO, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I have read some of this book and I don't like it that much. I personally feel the author spends too much time with things that are pretty easy to compress.
Looking backwards I think the Jabber documentation is enough to write an IM client. I wrote one for alarming purposes. This is the first edition and the book has plenty of errors in the text. ( The code samples seem to be O.K.). Obviously the author was so busy pushing out his book that he didn't let anyone proofread it.

I would recommend to buy another book ( there are plenty ) or rely on the Jabber documentation and the plenty of samples the web has to offer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Java Jabber developers, September 2, 2002

By	"mattjive" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

If you're a Java developer and are interested in creating a Jabber server, or embedding Jabber functionality into an existing application, this is a great book. The author iteratively builds a Jabber server, adding new features as each chapter explores additional parts of the Jabber protocols -- this is a very helpful approach. The Jabber protocol reference at the back of the book is also great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb guide to Jabber development, February 6, 2003

By	Rowan E Chattaway (University of Wales, Aberystwyth. UK) - See all my reviews

Highly recommended for any developer with some Java experience who is interested in IM technology. Iain Shigeoka takes you through the background of the technology, and then takes you through an easy to follow guide to produce a fully working Jabber server and test client. The book also includes a very usefull reference section and stresses important issues relating to the technology. I have personally found this book invaluable whilst producing a Jabber framework as part of my dissertation, and has given me direction to further my knowledge in this area, buy the book!:)