In Thinking in Java, Third Edition, Bruce Eckel revises his widely-praised Java introduction to fully reflect the power of Java 2 Standard Edition, Version 1.4. This new edition of the book that won the 1999 Software Development Magazine Productivity Award adds thoroughly updated coverage of servlets, JSP, and EJB. As always, Eckel doesn't just show students what to do, but why. He introduces all the basics of objects as Java uses them; then walks carefully through the fundamentals of Java programming, including program flow, initialization and cleanup, implementation hiding, reusing classes and polymorphism. Using to-the-point examples, he introduces exception handling, Java I/O, run-time type identification, and passing and returning objects. Coverage also includes: database integration, transactions, security, Swing GUI development, Jini, JavaSpaces, and much more. Eckel presents Java one simple step at a time, carefully organizing his material so students can learn new concepts even in short study periods, and thoroughly digest each new idea and technique before moving on. All code examples are simple and short, enabling even beginners to understand every detail. All code examples are on the accompanying CD-ROM, along with electronic copies of the book in several formats, and the complete Thinking in C multimedia course, which introduces crucial concepts every beginning programmer must master before learning Java.

• NEW - Completely updated for Java 2 Version 1.4.

  • Gives students practical mastery over the most important new Java 2 Version 1.4 features and capabilities—enabling them to build more powerful, robust, and reliable software systems.

• NEW - Thoroughly updated coverage of server-side Java—JavaServer Pages (JSP), servlets, and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB).

  • Shows students how to build the server-side Java applications that are in high—and growing demand.

• Broad coverage, clear and simple explanations—Coverage ranges from the fundamentals of program flow and object-oriented programming to advanced techniques for I/O, Swing GUI development, JavaSpaces distributed development, security, and more.

  • Covers all the Java features and techniques students are likely to need.

• Both content and context—Covers the "forest"and the "trees", delivering insight into the realities of Java object-oriented development, as well as practical hands-on experience with Java's most important features and techniques.

  • Gives students an ideal balance of theory and practice—so they will not only know what to do, but why.

• Hundreds of self-contained example programs—Provides short, simple Java programs designed to help students clearly understand key concepts, without ever introducing unnecessary complexity.

  • Students can immediately test, extend, and apply the lessons they've learned, establish a solid foundation of skills, build their expertise, and ultimately synthesize new approaches for themselves.

• Modular, bite-sized approach—Carefully organized so that each new concept builds on what has come before.

  • Students learn more rapidly and effectively, and can master significant new concepts and techniques even in brief periods of study.

• Thinking in C multimedia seminar on CD-ROM—Multimedia Thinking in C seminar on CD-ROM prepares absolute beginners to learn Java.

  • Ensures that students understand the basic programming concepts they must know before they can learn Java.

• Completely updated for Java 2 Version 1.4.

  • Gives students practical mastery over the most important new Java 2 Version 1.4 features and capabilities—enabling them to build more powerful, robust, and reliable software systems.

• Thoroughly updated coverage of server-side Java—JavaServer Pages (JSP), servlets, and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB).

  • Shows students how to build the server-side Java applications that are in high—and growing demand.

Preface.

BRUCE ECKEL is president of Mindview, Inc., which provides public and private training seminars, consulting, mentoring, and design reviews in Object-Oriented technology and Design Patterns. He is the author of Thinking in C++, Volume 2, and other books, has written over 150 articles, and has given lectures and seminars throughout the world for over 20 years. He has served as a voting member of the C++ Standards Committee. He holds a BS in Applied Physics and an MS in Computer Engineering.

Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java—

• JavaWorld Editor's Choice Award for Best Book, 2001
• JavaWorld Reader's Choice Award for Best Book, 2000
• Software Development Magazine Productivity Award, 1999
• Java Developer's Journal Editor's Choice Award for Best Book, 1998
• Software Development Magazine Jolt Product Excellence Award (for Thinking in C++), 1995

Thinking in Java has earned raves from programmers worldwide for its extraordinary clarity, careful organization, and small, direct programming examples. From the fundamentals of Java syntax to its most advanced features (in-depth object-oriented concepts, multithreading, automated project building, unit testing, and debugging), Thinking in Java is designed to teach, one simple step at a time.

• The classic Java Introduction, fully updated for Java 2 version 1.4, with new topics throughout!
• New testing framework validates each program and shows you the output.
• New chapter on unit testing, automated building, assertions, logging, debugging, and other ways to keep your programs in tune.
• Completely rewritten threading chapter gives you a solid grasp of the fundamentals.
• 350+ working Java programs, rewritten for this edition. 15,000+ lines of code.
• Companion web site includes all source code, annotated solution guide, essays and other resources.
• Includes entire Foundations for Java multimedia seminar on CD-ROM for Windows, Linux and Mac.
• For beginners and experts alike.
• Teaches Java linguistics, not platform-dependent mechanics.
• Thorough coverage of fundamentals; demonstrates advanced topics.
• Explains sound object-oriented principles as they apply to Java.
• Hands-on Java CD available online, with 15 hours of lectures and slides by Bruce Eckel.
• Live seminars, consulting, and reviews available.

www.BruceEckel.com

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