- Paperback: 608 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (28 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130105341
- ISBN-13: 978-0130105349
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 542,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Programmers can cut right to the chase and learn Java 1.2 fast with this fully-revised and updated edition of Just Java. This new edition includes practical introductions to the important new features added to Java 1.2, especially the graphical 'Swing' components.
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Programmers can cut right to the chase and learn Java 1.2 fast with this fully-revised and updated edition of Just Java, Peter van der Linden's long-time best-seller! The new edition includes practical introductions to the important new features added to JDK 1.2, especially the graphical "Swing" components. Written in the author's trademark humorous style, it presents a crystal-clear introduction to both Java and object-oriented programming. You'll find extensive real-world examples, and expert insight into both the advantages and challenges of programming with Java 1.2. The accompanying CD-ROM is a comprehensive resource, including extensive sample code from several top Java programmers, the complete 121-page Java Programmer's FAQ, and tons of great freeware, including Linux, Samba, Perl, Tcl, Python, the Algol compiler, Java games, and much more.
Programmers can cut right to the chase and learn Java 1.2 fast with this fully-revised and updated edition of Just Java, Peter van der Linden's long-time best-seller! The new edition includes practical introductions to the important new features added to JDK 1.2, especially the graphical "Swing" components. Written in the author's trademark humorous style, it presents a crystal-clear introduction to both Java and object-oriented programming. You'll find extensive real-world examples, and expert insight into both the advantages and challenges of programming with Java 1.2. The accompanying CD-ROM is a comprehensive resource, including extensive sample code from several top Java programmers, the complete 121-page Java Programmer's FAQ, and tons of great freeware, including Linux, Samba, Perl, Tcl, Python, the Algol compiler, Java games, and much more.
van der Linden leads a team of kernel programmers at Sun Microsystems, Inc., developing software for advanced workstations. His books include Not Just Java, Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets (Sun Microsystems Press), and The Official Handbook of Practical Jokes (NAL-Penguin).
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Covers all elements of Java 2 in a readable and intuitive manner.
Also serves as a reference of "those" things you just can remember how to do exactly!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book takes you from a basic 'Hello World' application through to more advanced topics, such as JDBC and networking. There are chapters covering a wide range of subjects, such as swing, threads, applets and security.
It is separated into logical sections which consist of simple, plain-English explanations and concise examples.
The detail is broken up with short off-topic asides that provide some entertainment, and make the book very easy to read from cover to cover.
This is one of the best programming books that I have read.
It is separated into logical sections which consist of simple, plain-English explanations and concise examples.
The detail is broken up with short off-topic asides that provide some entertainment, and make the book very easy to read from cover to cover.
This is one of the best programming books that I have read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Coming from a C++ background, this book was still very useful. It's the first computer book I've read cover to cover ! The examples were clear and informative. My only criticism is that the book is about Java 1.2 but the CD doesn't contain JDK1.2...
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Good overall coverage of Java 2, but brief details
Covers lots of topics (including collections, networking, Swing) but not in great detail. However, there is a couple of good chapters on threads. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2001
Mediocre, but not worth your money
I honestly don't understand the high rating of this book. In my view, it doesn't deserve it.
The light relieves at the end of most chapters is a welcome addition, but hardly a... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2000
Excellent Beginner's Guide and a Useful Reference
Coming from a non-technical background and with zero previous experience of OO, I found the book to be well written and appropriate - it does make a few assumptions, but speaking... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2000 by M. Row
Perfect beginning Java book for experienced programmers
I've read a fair number of "How to Program in XXX" books, and this is the best. Van der Linden doesn't just regurgitate reference manuals (or attempt to be one)--he just... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2000 by Mark Wilden
Excellent tutorial
If you want to learn Java, but not just how to program Java, then this is an excellent book to use. Everything is explained in detail and followed up with practical advice from... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1999
Generally very good, but a bit messy
A generally very good book for intermediate programmers who want to learn Java. I agree with most reviewers that one needs some familiarity with other languages to get the most... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 1999
Loved it; learned a lot
This book was easy to read, which meant I read the whole thing. I learned a lot and recommend it highly.
Published on 3 Sep 1999
Very nice
I like how it teaches object-oriented concepts early on. It does have a few "light relief" pages at the end of each chapter (which are pretty funny), but this is a... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 1999
great except swing section
This book is very good. I understood it pretty well, and learned a lot. It has some fairly funny parts too.
I have two complaints. The section on swing sucks. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 1999
Excellent Java Book
Most Java (and other language) books I've read follow through some boring complex application that gets built throughout the book, which makes it impossible to skip chapters and... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 1999
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