Java 1.2 By Example

Concentrates on topics helpful to programmers making the transition to Java and provides detailed examples of those topics. The primary focus of this manual explores the Java inner classes mechanism, reflection, and the collection classes. Updated to cover the key API's and enhancements to the JDK 1. Examples build from the simple to the complex and show how to take advantage of Java 1.2 multireading, exception handling, security, and networking capabilities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

JERRY R. JACKSON has worked with object-oriented technology since 1984. He has developed tools and applications using a variety of object-oriented systems, including LOOPS, Flavors, CLOS, C++, and now Java. After helping to develop Sun Microsystems' Java-based system management software, he moved to ChannelPoint Inc. where he is currently working on distributed enterprise applications in Java.

ALAN MCCLELLAN is an award-winning writer with over 12 years experience in the computer industry. He is also co-author of Automating Solaris Installations and the series editor for Prentice Hall's Essential Java book series. He is currently a senior information products developer for ChannelPoint, Inc.