The Java Developer's Tool Kit (J RANADE SERIES ON COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS) - Softcover

Leininger, Kevin E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0079131069 ISBN 13: 9780079131065

Publisher: Computing McGraw-Hill, 1997

Synopsis

A book/CD-ROM toolkit containing everything needed to generate a basic Java application or applet, for software developers, designers, and analysts. Reviews Java and JavaScript, overviews commercial Java-related products, and covers the JDK development environment, distribution and testing of Java stand-alone application and applets, scripting languages, and Web-related technologies. The companion CD-ROM contains complete source code and freeware. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Back Cover

All the tools needed to develop Java-based applications quickly and efficiently. Welcome to your one-stop source for Java developer tools. Our promise to you: Everything that is needed to generate a basic Java application or applet is included in this kit. This is not another Java programming book! Unlock this powerful kit for: A review of Java and its capabilities, with respect to applets as well as stand-alone applications; A review of JavaScript, including examples and tools; In-depth treatment of the freely distributed Java development environment known as JDK; A wealth of compilers, debuggers, documentation generators, and other related tools; Full coverage-supported by freeware tools-of distribution, testing and tuning, scripting languages, security issues, Web-related technologies, and more; Overviews of Java-related commercial tools, IDEs, browsers, servers, and more; Sample applications and applets, complete with source code (included on the bundled CD-ROM); A Java resource directory; And even an inside glimpse at the future of Java and Java development. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kevin E. Leininger is director of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc., a software and systems integration consulting firm, and is actively involved in development projects utilizing Java and VRML. He has worked as an integration expert at the Fermi National Accelerator Labs. His previous books for McGraw-Hill include UNIX Developer's Tool Kit and HP-UX Developer's Tool Kit. Software developers, designers, and analysts can turn to this book/CD-ROM for the essential tools required to produce Java-based applications. The book provides key details on the Java development environment known as JDK. It delves into the distribution, testing, and tuning of Java stand-alone applications and applets, scripting languages, and Web-related technologies. The bundled CD-ROM includes complete source code and and extensive collection of freeware.

Review

This slim title may appear overly expensive at first, but it does come with a CDROM packed with goodies and a fine set of instructions for understanding Java and its potentials. From commercial applications to freeware and distribution, this provides everything needed to generate an elementary Java application. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Computing McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0079131069
• ISBN 13: 9780079131065
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 201