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Just Java(TM) 2 (6th Edition) (Sun Microsystems Press)
by Peter van der Linden
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (2004-07-01)
ISBN: 0131482114
EAN: 9780131482111
UPC: 076092036784
Dewey Decimal #: 005
Paperback: 848 pages
Edition: 6
SKU: 82208000072
Condition: New
Comments: 0131482114 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
The #1 introduction to J2SE 1.5 and enterprise/server-side development! An international bestseller for eight years, Just Java 2 is the complete, accessible Java tutorial for working programmers at all levels. Fully updated and revised, this sixth edition is more than an engaging overview of Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE 1.5) and its libraries: it's also a practical introduction to today's best enterprise and server-side programming techniques. Just Java 2, Sixth Edition, reflects both J2SE 1.5 and the latest Tomcat and servlet specifications. Extensive new coverage includes: *New chapters on generics and enumerated types *New coverage of Web services, with practical examples using Google and Amazon Web services *Simplified interactive I/O with printf() *Autoboxing and unboxing of primitive types *Static imports, foreach loop construct, and other new language features Peter van der Linden delivers expert advice, clear explanations, and crisp sample programs throughout--including dozens new to this edition.Along the way, he introduces: *The core language: syntax, objects, interfaces, nested classes, compiler secrets, and much more *Key libraries: date and calendar, pattern matching, network software, mapped I/O, utilities and generic collections *Server-side technology: network server systems, a complete tiny HTML Web server, and XML in Java *Enterprise J2EE: Sql and JDBC tutorial, servlets and JSP and much more *Client-side Java: fundamentals of JFC/Swing GUI development, new class data sharing detailsCompanion Web Site All the book's examples and sample programs are available at http://afu. com.
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Amazon.com Review
Peter van der Linden's newly revised Just Java 2, Fifth Edition adds a good deal of updated material and a lot more personality to an already capable tutorial aimed at the beginning Java developer, preferably with some previous programming experience.While earlier editions of this title certainly delivered the goods, the new edition beefs up the author's personal touch. At the end of each chapter, van der Linden--a true Silicon Valley insider--shares numerous war stories drawn from computing, with topics ranging from scam computer companies and products to achievements in computer history (like the invention of the mouse and the source for HAL in Stanley Kubrick's 2001). Several sections rail against the attempt to suppress algorithms that subvert DVD protection schemes (including an "illegal" long prime number and even a T-shirt that contains the "illegal" C code). The other standout feature of this volume is the excellent use of graphics and highlighted text to enhance its presentation. While most computer programming books today don't even provide syntax highlighting for code, this one goes much further, with appealing graphics and effective use of bold text to bring out essential points, as well as to make it easier to use as a reference for getting to essential APIs quickly. Besides excellent production values (and something of the free-spirited "edge" of programmer culture), this book covers all the bases for client-side Java in considerable depth. A product of the author's extensive teaching and computing experience, van der Linden makes "big picture" topics clear, including object-oriented programming. His patient and clear tour of the details of Java syntax and basic language features is simply one of the best. Coverage of leading-edge topics (including emerging APIs in the new J2SE 1.4 standard) including new I/O (or "NIO"), regular expressions, and XML in Java all bring this text up to date. While some revised editions don't change much, this title breaks the mold with an excellent mix of new material and a truly stellar delivery. Whether for classroom or at-home study, the new Just Java 2 provides a nearly unbeatable blend of expertise and presentation style. This lively and technically authoritative guide to essential Java development can now lay claim to being one of the best available tutorials on the subject available today, bar none. --Richard Dragan Topics covered: Introduction and advantages of the Java platform (versions of Java and "future-proofing" software); tutorial to object-oriented programming (including constructors, per-instance, and per-class members); types of Java executables; Java language tutorial; keywords and data types, names, arrays, operators, inheritance and polymorphism, iteration and flow control, exceptions, assertions; Java interfaces explained; packages and visibility rules; the Java Character class in depth; threads and synchronization; mutual exclusion; garbage collection; quick introduction to design patterns; Java file I/O (including files, reading and writing text, and binary values); advanced I/O (including random file access); J2SE 1.4 new I/O (NIO) package (including memory-mapped files); big- and little-endian byte order explained; Java support for regular expressions; Java collections; utility classes (including math and calendar classes); introduction to servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSPs); Java networking (including sockets, e-mail, and a custom multithreaded HTTP server); Remote Method Invocation (RMI); Swing GUI event handling; applet basics; Swing component tutorial; layouts; JavaBeans for custom UI objects; Java security; tutorial for SQL and databases; JDBC basics; introduction to XML (including DOM and SAX support); and an appendix on AWT control programming.
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Customer Reviews
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great examples make this a great book for experienced coders
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-11
IF you have already learned another programming language like C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc., this book is a perfect intro to Java. This book has great examples, goes technically in-depth just enough to get the point across, and even adds a dash of humor to keep things lively.
Pro - Love the details without excessive pages of code examples. Just enough sample code to explain the point so you can practice on your own (as you should do when learning a new language).
Con - I thought the exercises at the end of chapters could be better, but it's not worth complaining about.
I'm incredibly happy I purchased this book. It has explained a great many things about Java in such a way that made the language much more understandable than other books I have read.
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best Java introduction book
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-02-12
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
After reading the first several chapters of the book, I know I must make a comment. This book is the BEST introduction to Java. I am a professor
teaching JAVA programming in a university. I have read at least 20+
java books. Most of the java books are just cliche and screen dumps that
make me bored after the first chapter. Not this book! Peter van Linden
is one the most talented technicle writers I have ever seen. When I read this book, I always have the feeling of "right to the point". Not only did
he know the language very well, he also possesses the talent of explaining everything very well with very good illustrations.
This may not be the first Java book you want to read if you know nothing about computer language. But it is the great 2nd Java book you need to read. This book will strength and clarify your understanding of JAVA.
If you want to keep a JAVA reference book, buy CORE JAVA 2 instead of this book. Core Java 2 is also a great book and covers all aspects of JAVA programming (more comprehensive than just java 2).
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Is it really "Just Java"
Rating  (1)
Date: 2006-07-31
I bought this book in anticipation of getting some java knowledge than getting into all other technologies and confuse myself. When I saw title "Just Java" I felt there is one book which gives me some Java concepts in the myriad of J2EE books.
But what I got/saw is completely opposite. I have all the chapters in JDBC, XML , Web Services, Servlets which is not "Just Java".
Also, I felt the OOPS concepts are explained difficultly.Simple concepts like Inheritance the author made it complex and used some Window or WarningWindow example which not only confusing but also readers wonder whether they have to read that before and come here.
Concepts on 32 bit, 64 bit explanation. If the author want to commit and tell he shd have said some thing more detailed. But when he is explaining he shd have explained little more detailed.
I dont suggest this book to who ever are looking for "JUST JAVA"
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Just Java - it just rocks!
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-07-19
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is the first time I wrote a book review. Let me tell you, if you want to spend money on one Java book then this is the one. You won't regret it. Don't make the same mistake I made. I'm a newcomer to Java and I've bought few books on the subject already, and all of them didn't sustain my interest. They are now just collecting dust. But not Just Java.
The author has an uncanny ability to explain things to you in a very engaging, light-hearted and intelligible way making those hard-to-understand concepts sink into you immediately. This I couldn't say the same with some other Java books (especially Wrox's Beginning Java 2 by Horton - horrible, geesh!)
Way to go, Just Java! Glad I stumbled upon you.
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Best Introductory Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-07-16
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I learned Java from an earlier edition of this book, before going on to work at Javasoft at Sun. In the years since, I've worked more and more in managment, and I've returned to this book to use as a refresher, or to catch up on new features. Really, this is a brilliant book, both for learning Java for the first time, and for learning about what's changed in Java since you've last touched it.
I highly recommend this book.
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