Sebastopol, CA--Java developers have a choice: wade their way through lengthy Java tutorials and figure things out by trial and error or pick up a one-of-a kind, helpful book and get to the heart of what they need to know, when they need to know it. Completely revised and updated--and covering the new JDK 1.5--Java Cookbook, Second Edition (O'Reilly, US $49.95) by Ian F. Darwin is that book. Brimming with insider tips and tricks, information on the latest third-party resources, helpful how-tos, and dozens of new recipes, this book is just the thing for keeping development on track.
JDK 1.5 (code named Tiger) is "an exciting change to the Java landscape," says author and seasoned developer Darwin. "JDK 1.5 introduces several major new facilities . . . and a much larger number of smaller but important changes adding up to a new release that is a must for Java developers." In this thorough revision, he delivers essential recipes for the vital new language and API features of 1.5.
No other book does as much to demonstrate Java's capabilities and the ease with which Java developers can put them to use. Whether new to Java or a seasoned Java programmer looking for a new perspective, readers can use this book to make the most of their Java knowledge.
Java Cookbook, Second Edition includes code segments covering many specialized APIs--like those for working with Struts, Ant, and other new popular open source tools. It also includes expanded Mac OS X Panther coverage and serves as a great launching point for Java developers who want to get started in areas outside their specialization.
This comprehensive collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples covers:
Java developers can learn by example, try out new features, and use succinct sample code to understand how new additions to the language and platform work--and how to put them to work right away. Java Cookbook, Second Edition will become an essential part of any Java developer's library.
Praise for the first edition:
"Bottom line: if you program Java, you must have this book. If you manage Java programmers you need to buy them this book so they can stop wasting their time re-inventing code."
--Netsurfer Digest, July 2001"A clear, bright piece of work, bursting at the seams with ideas for connoisseurs and snackers alike."
Further reviews can be found here
--John McLaughlin, CVU, August 2002
Additional Resources:
- Chapter 8, "Data Structuring with Generics, foreach, and Enumerations (JDK 1.5)"
- More information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bio, and samples
- A cover graphic in JPEG format
Java Cookbook, Second Edition
Ian F. Darwin
ISBN 0-596-00701-9, 828 pages, $49.95 US, $72.95 CA
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