Kickass Java Programming: Cutting-Edge Java Techniques With an Attitude

Espeset, Tonny

ISBN 10: 1883577993 / ISBN 13: 9781883577995

Published by Coriolis Group (edition 11th), 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kickass Java Programming: Cutting-Edge Java Techniques With an Attitude
• Publisher: Coriolis Group (edition 11th)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1883577993
• ISBN 13: 9781883577995
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 11th.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

In this book, you'll find the most advance Java techniques ever collected in a single book-explained by Java guru (and programming "bad boy") Tonny Espeset. Discover how to speed up download times and create fast, high-quality animations on the Web; how to use VRML and 3D transformations; and much more, all explained with a light touch.
Learn about advanced 3D graphics, including texture mapping, depth shading, and conversion of images into 3D objects; learn how to optimize your programs and hidden powers within the Java language; learn to use sophisticated image processing techniques - until now, seen only in professional image-processing software; learn how to generate animations on the fly to avoid long downloading time; learn how to create stylish, animated Java menus to give your Web page a professional look; and use the easy and powerful libraries included on the CD-ROM (with full source code) to add advanced multimedia functionality to applets.

About the Author

Tonny Espeset is a computer engineer who thrives on "the fun stuff." Formerly the editor of Norway's biggest home computer magazine, he is currently with New Media Science, Norway's leading Internet company. Author of a successful image processing program for the Amiga, he has also produced computer generated animations for television. Tonny's home page received 20,000+ hits in two months, which he attributes to the techniques he describes in his book.