- Paperback: 832 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (18 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130894680
- ISBN-13: 978-0130894687
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.9 x 5.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,145,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There are many Java books aimed at those new to programming but Core Java 2 Volume 1: Fundamentals is for working programmers. Though it includes the apparently compulsory history of Java this is no more than a precursor to installing the Java SDK.
The authors claim writing code for yourself is a better way to learn than using a IDE, but they do concede using Forte--Sun's free graphical Java programming front end--can make life a little easier.
Practical sample code is used to illustrate just about every feature discussed. The code is useful in itself and is intended to be extended or incorporated into real projects by the reader. Four chapters are devoted to the Java language itself with the rest exploring the many libraries. While Java may be a simpler language than C++ (on which its syntax was based) there are still many thousands of library function to learn before you can think about commercial Java work.
In Core Java 2 Volume 1: Fundamentals, Swing is the standard for programming graphical interfaces though AWT lives on for event handling. The authors examine all the graphical support built into the JFC at considerable length, moving logically onto Applets.
The book ends with files and streams, which with what went before provides everything you need to begin working on real applications. The CD-ROM that comes with the book includes all the source code used in the book. You also get Java SDK 1.3 for Windows and Solaris, Forte and some useful utilities. Overall, a good first choice for programmers looking to learn Java. --Steve Patient
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For intermediate to advanced Java courses.
This best-selling, classic Java book is now completely revised and updated to cover Java 2 and SDK 1.3 features and functions.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an experienced C++ developer migrating to Java, I have looked at many Java texts, both introductory and more advanced. Some, such as "Java in a nutshell", I have found to be frustratingly bland, doing little more than summarising the main features of the language, and perhaps briefly commenting on differences from other languages such as C++. However, within five minutes of opening this book, I realised that I had found a book which comes very close to the ideal. As well as a clear description of core concepts, it is full of useful tips for migrating programmers -- especially those familiar with C++ -- and almost without fail the authors managed to anticipate the questions I wanted to ask, and provided the answers I needed. The authors should be congratulated on an excellent achievement.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have brought several books on java, none of them come close to this book. The content is clear and well thought out. If you are already a Java programmer and want to have a greater under standing on SWING etc.. then Vol 2 would be a better choice, however if you are starting to learn java or want a more indepth look at the java basics then you will not go wrong with this book. Not only does the author provide the tools required to start developing Java applications, the author exposes the pitfalls and suguest ways to improve your code for cross platform and for debuging. Although this book is for all developers old and new, if you are a C++ programmer then you will find the cross reference notes explaining the code differences by showing how the same code is writen in C++, very useful.
Once again, a must for all java programmers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although the content of the book is okay it seems a little 'dry' at times and difficult to get into.
My main problem with the book though is the size of the chapters of which some are huge. I think it would have been better to have had more smaller chapters or to have split the chapters up into sections a bit more.
I find myself drifting off in mid chapter and lack the motivation to start new chapters due to the 'commitment' needed to get through one.
As my summary says it's a bit heavy going.
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Soul Destroying...............
This book has all the right techinical content surrounded by so much waffle. I am new to JAVA so I bought this book to learn it and learn I am but at an astonishing slow pace. Read more
Published on 4 July 2001 by ian@carbon.fsnet.co.uk
Excellent walk into Java
With fundamentals of programming under your belt already you should find this an excellent book to guide you into Java. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2001
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