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.

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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.

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