JAVA Examples Technical Manual. Third Edition

Author: David Flanagan [USA]
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The author of the best-selling Java in a Nutshell has crafted this hands-on Java book, which revolves around real-world Java programming examples. You will benefit greatly from it. If you prefer learning "by example," this book is your ideal choice. The third edition covers Java 1.4 and includes 193 complete practical examples, including over 21,900 lines of carefully written and thoroughly commented Java code, covering 20 different client and server-side APIs. The chapters on XML and servlets have been rewritten to cover the latest versions of the corresponding specifications and demonstrate best practices for Java 1.4. The book also includes additional and updated examples to showcase other new Java features and APIs. This book is a sister volume to Java in a Nutshell, Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, and Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, complementing these quick-reference guides and filling their gaps, providing numerous examples for both Java programming beginners and experts. The book is not limited to textual explanations but lets you learn and explore Java and its APIs through fully commented practical examples with concise explanations, allowing you to practice freely. The book includes examples that demonstrate the following:
· Core APIs, including I/O, New I/O, threads, networking, security, serialization, and reflection
· Desktop APIs, emphasizing Swing GUI, Java 2D graphics, preferences, printing, drag-and-drop, JavaBeans, applets, and sound
· Enterprise APIs, including JDBC (database access), JAXP (XML parsing and transformation), Servlets 2.4, JSP 2.0 (JavaServer Pages), and RMI.
The book begins by showcasing examples of structured and object-oriented programming techniques, making it an excellent starting point for Java programming beginners. A special index is also provided at the end of the book, allowing you to easily find examples of using a specific Java class or accomplishing a particular task. Each chapter includes related exercises to further explore and enjoy the joy of learning.
About the Author: David Flanagan is a computer programmer deeply passionate about Java writing, dedicating most of his time to writing Java-related books. His other best-selling O'Reilly-published books include Java in a Nutshell, Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, and Java Enterprise in a Nutshell. David earned a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT. He lives on the Pacific Northwest coast of the United States, between Seattle and Vancouver.