Thinking in Java - Softcover

Eckel, Bruce

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9780136597230: Thinking in Java

Synopsis

With humor and insight, the author introduces the fundamental concepts of the Java programming language, from object development to design patterns, with the help of straightforward examples. By the author of Thinking in C++++. Original. (Beginner).

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About the Author

Bruce Eckel is a corporate trainer and consultant who writes the Java column for Web Techniques Magazine.

From the Back Cover

The definitive introduction to object-oriented programming in the language of the World Wide Web.

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From the fundamentals of Java syntax to its most advanced features (network programming, advanced object-oriented capabilities, multi-threading), Thinking in Java is designed to teach. Bruce Eckel's readable style and small, direct programming examples make even the most arcane concepts clear.


* For beginners and experts alike.
* Teaches Java linguistics, not platform-dependent mechanics.
* Covers the most important aspects of Java 2: Swing and the new collections.
* Thorough coverage of advanced Java topics: network programming, multithreading, virtual machine performance, and connecting to non-Java code.
* 320 working Java programs, 15,000+ lines of code.
* Explains sound object-oriented principles, from inheritance to design patterns.
* From an independent voice, award-winning author Bruce Eckel.
* Source code and continuously updated, electronic version of the book freely available on the World Wide Web.
* Companion CD (with more than 15 hours of integrated audio lectures) available at BruceEckel

What People Are Saying:

“The best book on Java . . . Your depth is amazing.”

“Definitely the thinking person's choice in a Java book.”

“One of the absolutely best programming tutorials I've seen, for any language.”

Winner of Software Development magazine's Productivity Award at SD 99!

Winner of Java Developer's Journal's Editor's Choice Award!

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9780131002876: Thinking in Java: The Definitive Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in the Language of the World-Wide Web, 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10:  0131002872 ISBN 13:  9780131002876
Publisher: Prentice Hall Health, 2003
Softcover