Java in a Nutshell

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc.", 2005 - Computers - 1224 pages

With more than 700,000 copies sold to date, Java in a Nutshell from O'Reilly is clearly the favorite resource amongst the legion of developers and programmers using Java technology. And now, with the release of the 5.0 version of Java, O'Reilly has given the book that defined the "in a Nutshell" category another impressive tune-up.

In this latest revision, readers will find Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition, does more than just cover the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the newest version of Java. It's undergone a complete makeover--in scope, size, and type of coverage--in order to more closely meet the needs of the modern Java programmer.

To wit, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition now places less emphasis on coming to Java from C and C++, and adds more discussion on tools and frameworks. It also offers new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs, and, of course, extensive coverage of Java 5.0. But faithful readers take comfort: it still hasn't lost any of its core elements that made it such a classic to begin with.

This handy reference gets right to the heart of the program with an accelerated introduction to the Java programming language and its key APIs--ideal for developers wishing to start writing code right away. And, as was the case in previous editions, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition is once again chock-full of poignant tips, techniques, examples, and practical advice. For as long as Java has existed, Java in a Nutshell has helped developers maximize the capabilities of the program's newest versions. And this latest edition is no different.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Java Syntax from the Ground Up
Chapter 3 ObjectOriented Programming in Java
Chapter 4 Java 50 Language Features
Chapter 5 The Java Platform
Chapter 6 Java Security
Chapter 7 Programming and Documentation Conventions
Chapter 8 Java Development Tools
Chapter 13 javanio and Subpackages
Chapter 14 javasecurity and Subpackages
Chapter 15 javatext
Chapter 16 javautil and Subpackages
Chapter 17 javaxcrypto and Subpackages
Chapter 18 javaxnet and javaxnetssl
Chapter 19 javaxsecurityauth and Subpackages
Chapter 20 javaxxml and Subpackages

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How to Use This Quick Reference
Chapter 9 javaio
Chapter 10 javalang and Subpackages
Chapter 11 javamath
Chapter 12 javanet
Chapter 21 orgw3cdom
Chapter 22 orgxmlsax and Subpackages
Class Method and Field Index
Index
Copyright

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About the author (2005)

David Flanagan is a computer programmer who spends most of his time writing about JavaScript and Java. His books with O'Reilly include Java in a Nutshell, Java Examples in a Nutshell, Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, and JavaScript Pocket Reference. David has a degree in computer science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives with his wife and children in the U.S. Pacific Northwest bewteen the cities of Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. David has a blog at www.davidflanagan.com.