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  • Paperback: 382 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Pap/Cdr edition (17 Jun 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1568849958
  • ISBN-13: 978-1568849959
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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This is a guide to Java, a programming language for the Internet. The book covers all apects of Windows '95 and provides information on building Web pages. The accompanying CD-ROM contains pre-made Applets to help build exciting Web pages.

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Java Programming "Cheat Sheet" Inside!

Everything You Need to Create Java 2 Applets! If you want to use Java 2 — and not just read about it — this is the book for you. Find out how to add oomph and interactivity to your Web site with some nifty applets, provide a friendly user interface to your corporate database, or develop games. Java™ Programming For Dummies®, 3rd Edition, brings you all the practical information and sample code you need to get programming in Java 2 — right away. Start Programming Today! CD–ROM Includes:

  • Java 2: Create your own Java 2 applets with Java 2 development tools from Sun Microsystems
  • MindSpring Internet Access
  • Microsoft's popular Web browser
  • Trial version of JBuilder Professional 2
  • Sample applets created by people from around the world — including Ticker Tape, Calendar, Sprite, Quizem, JavaBots, Shopping Cart, and more!
Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: 486 or faster PC with Windows 95, 98, or NT; or 68040 or PowerPC Mac with System 7.5 or later; SPARC Solaris 2.3 or 2.4, or X86 Solaris 2.5; 16 MB RAM; CD–ROM drive double–speed (2x) or faster.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

  • Master the latest Internet standards in Java 2
  • Write Java 2 code you can use again and again in different applications
  • Produce dynamic Web pages that respond to user input
  • Create sprites, bots, and other applets that can run on all kinds of computers — PCs, Macs, and UNIX workstations
  • Transfer mini programs without losing or corrupting data
  • Develop multi–user games you can play across the Internet
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars If you're hungry for knowledge, this will starve you further, 23 Feb 2000
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This review is from: Java Programming for Dummies (Paperback)
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This book is a prime example of a 'deadline' that had to be met (during it's production).

It's an obvious attempt to get the book quickly on to circulation in order keep up with other competitors, rather than understand the psychology of a 'novice' programmer.......................... (Looks to me it relied too much on the success/reputation of previous 'DUMMIES' books).

If you're learning to swim.. you'll suddenly find yourself in the deep end... & drown (without warning)!

If you currently lack confidence in your programming ability... you'll be lacking more after this. Rather than seeking knowledge... you'll be FIGHTING IRRITATION !

Recommendation : 'Beginning Java' (by Ivor Horton) - fully restored my confidence.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, 18 Aug 1999
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This review is from: Java Programming for Dummies (Paperback)
The book starts off okay. You get your feet wet with a simple 'Hello World' example. But then the book jumps into Sprites and Javabots and other relatively complex material. It expects you to swim before you can tread water. Sorely lacking are concise explanations of what the code is actually doing, and how to get from point A to point B. Don't bother with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for ambitious dummies, 8 Jan 1998
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Java Programming for Dummies is probably one of the most ambitious books in the Dummies series. The book gives an excellent introduction to Java programming, mainly covering web applet programming.

The writing style of the authors, Donald J. Koosis and David Koosis, perhaps isn't as funny as those of other Dummies-writers, but what they lack in the joke department is weighed up by nice and easy-to-read explanations of difficult subjects. They have concentrated most of the text on how to program web applets, a wise choice considering this is an introductury text on Java programming.

Even though this is a book for the absolute beginner in Java programming, the subjects are so well and thoroughly explained that the book can be used as a reference later on! My only complaint is that the book's covers should specify that the reader should have at least some programming experience. I soon understood that without my sparse knowledge of Visual Basic, I wouldn't have understood the programming concepts as fast as I did. Perhaps this shows that Java programming isn't suitble for Dummies right away. But this book makes Java programming understandable for us dummies too!

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I thought I'd have fun playing with the AWT and java, however this book has gone a long way to spoiling this! Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars What do you mean, "For dummies?"
I couldn't get anything from this book. It was written without dummies in mind. The first 2 chapters were OK, but anything after that was horrible. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time and money
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3.0 out of 5 stars good book but intended for advanced dummies
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is a disaster
Java Programming for Dummies was my first taste of Java and it almost turned me off forever. I didn't bother to finish the book. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars For the beginner: Really Bad!
If this text has been designed with Dummies in mind, then I must be a complete Moron.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A very poor introduction to Java programming!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very rewarding if you keep at it
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