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JavaScript Index - JavaScript Book :
Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ (Programmers, Revised Edition)
by Mike Daconta, Al Saganich, Eric Monk, Michael C. Daconta Paperback: 896 pages Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0471327190; Rev Bk&Cd- edition (February 26, 1999) Explains the Java language and runtime environment to C and C++ programmers by revealing the language as an evolutionary step up from C and C++. The revised edition covers new features found in Java 2<-->protected domains, reference objects, collections, package version, drag and drop. The CD-ROM contains source code, scripts, utilities, and a Java multimedia demonstration. The quickest, easiest way for C and C++ programmer to learn how to build full-scale applications using Java and JavaScript. A must read! -- Information Week, from a review of Java for C/C++ Programmers. Featuring the rapid-skill-building format that made its predecessor such a huge critical success, this powerful book/CD package gets you up to speed on all of Java 2_,s and JavaScript_,s features, in no time. Using a series of increasingly sophisticated working applications, it explains basic and advanced Java techniques in terms that C and C++ programmers can relate to. This revised edition includes updated coverage of: • JavaBeans • JFCs • RMI • Security • JDBC It also covers all new features found in Java 2, including: • Protected domains • Reference objects • Collections • Package versions • Drag and drop On the CD-ROM you'll find: • All the source code from the examples in the book • Loads of useful scripts and utilities *ready-to-run • Java documentation • Java Multimedia demo • Try-and-Buy versions of Java Studio and Java WorkShop • Two additional bonus 8 chapters • The Java 2 platform, formerly JDK 1.2 Ingram: This revised edition of "Java 1.2" covers additions and changes to the Java language, with updated coverage of JavaBeans, JFCs, RMI, Java2D, security, and Java database technology. The CD-ROM includes source code, Java documentation, Java City Multimedia demo, and more. From the Back Cover: "A must read!" --Information Week, from a review of Java for C/C++ Programmers The quickest, easiest way for C and C++ programmers to learn how to build full-scale applications using Java and JavaScript. Java 2 and JavaScript for C and C++ Programmers featuring the rapid skill-building format that made its predecessor such a huge critical success, this powerful book/CD package gets you up to speed on all of Java 2's and JavaScript's features, in no time. Using a series of increasingly sophisticated working applications, it explains basic and advanced Java techniques in terms that C and C++ programmers can relate to. This revised edition includes updated coverage of: • JavaBean • JFCs p9e RMI • Security • JDBC It also covers all new features found in Java 2, including: • Protected domains • Reference objects • Collections • Package versions • Drag and drop On the CD-ROM you'll find: • All the source code from the examples in the book • Loads of useful scripts and utilities--ready-to-run Java documentation • Java Multimedia demo • Three additional "bonus" chapters About the Author: MICHAEL DACONTA is Chief Scientist of the Applied Systems Division for Sterling Software, Inc., where he develops advanced systems with Java, JavaScript, and HTML. He also instructs Java for AOL and /training/etc. His other books include Java for C and C++ Programmers and C++ Pointers and Dynamic Memory Management. AL SAGANICH is Chief Technology Officer for Fresh Insights, a firm specializing in Java training and development. He is also the co-author of the Microsoft Visual J++ Sourcebook and a contributing editor to the Visual J++ Developers Journal.. ERIC MONK is a developer for Universal Systems, Inc., in Chantilly, Virginia. Customer Reviews Please ignore my review below, August 13, 1999 Reviewer: A reader In the meantime, I've scrutinized the book more thoroughly. I've written the 1st review after comparing moslty the I/O and AWT chapters, the two being the worst of most Java books (and these two chapters are still as worse as they were in the 1998, Java 1.2 edition). As these chapters were similar to the previous edition, I thought the entire book is just a rehash too. However, other chapters are really updated, which I will also write about in the next review to be posted soon. Mediocre Introduction to Language, August 10, 1999 Reviewer: gasser@emc.com from Boston area I wanted a book that for an experienced C++ programmer that would not waste time teaching me what a class is, etc. It did that, but unfortunately covers waaaay to much ground to be really practical to learn how to actually write code without additional reference material. There are long coding examples presented with little explanation, which the reader is expected to spend hours deciphering and then say "voila, that's how it works." Major concepts lacking. For e.g, nowhere could I find an explanation of when you have to use "throws" in a declaration. The index is a joke. Try to look up Vector, implements, throws, Set...not there! Overall, very dissapointing and flawed., July 19, 1999 Reviewer: jvancl8014@AOL.com from Cambridge, Massachusetts Although slightly thought provoking in its tactics, the main theses were misconstrued. There were many instances of erroneous teaching methods which led to unfavorable results. This book does have its bright sides, mainly pertaining to general layout of the book. The relation of Javascript to C++ makes the book very difficult to comprehend. Overall, as a Javascript programmer, I would not recommend this book to anyone. Almost the same as the 1.2 ed - useless for a beginner, June 9, 1999 Reviewer: Werner Zsolt (Werner@ttt-atm.ttt.bme.hu) from Budapest, Hungary Read what I wrote about the previous, 1.2 edition here on Amazon. The book has not been changed much - it just has a new cover. What is missing from my review (the 1000-word limit has cut out the last 3000 words) is that the book is definitely NOT suited for a beginner. Just an example> check out the I/O and the AWT chapters. No beginner will understand them - even books like Lemay's Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days are much more comprehensible. You can buy this book if you already know the language and are eager to discover the differences between C++ and Java (too bad only the first 4 chapters emphasize them, the other chapters spend NO words on C++ at all), you can give it a try. Or just get the previous (and, therefore, cheaper) edition, as it's alsmost the same as this one... Was this review helpful to you? |
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