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Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference by David Flanagan

This bestselling book is an essential quick reference for all Java programmers. It contains an accelerated introduction to the Java language and its key APIs, so seasoned programmers can start writing Java code right away. The third edition of Java in a Nutshell covers Java 1.2 and Java 1.3 beta and includes: A description of the syntax of the Java language, written in a tight, concise style, that can serve as both a fast-paced tutorial and a language reference. An explanation of the object-oriented features of Java that does not assume any prior object-oriented programming experience. An overview of the essential Java APIs that shows how to perform common tasks, such as string manipulation, input/output, and thread handling, with the classes and interfaces that comprise the Java 2 platform. Documentation for the Java development tools shipped with Sun's Java SDK. This book also includes O'Reilly's classic-style, quick-reference material for all of the classes in the essential Java packages, including java.lang, java.io, java.beans java.math, java.net, java.security, java.text, java.util, and javax.crypto. This reference material covers all of the new classes in Java 1.2 and 1.3. Once you've learned Java, you'll keep this book next to your keyboard for handy reference while you program. This book is part of the two-volume set of quick references that every Java programmer needs. It is an essential companion to Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, which covers the graphics and graphical user interface APIs in the Java 2 platform, including Swing, AWT, and Java 2D. A third volume, Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, focuses on the Java Enterprise APIs and is of interest to programmers working on server-side or enterprise Java applications.

About David Flanagan

David Flanagan is a consulting computer programmer, user interface designer, and trainer. His other books with O'Reilly & Associates include JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, Netscape IFC in a Nutshell, X Toolkit Intrinsics Reference Manual, and Motif Tools: Streamlined GUI Design and Programming with the Xmt Library. David has a degree in computer science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Preface. PART 1: Introducing Java. Chapter 1. Introduction What Is Java? Key Benefits of Java An Example Program. Chapter 2. Java Syntax from the Ground Up The Unicode Character Set Comments Identifiers and Reserved Words Primitive Data Types Expressions and Operators Statements Methods Classes and Objects Array Types Reference Types Packages and the Java Namespace Java File Structure Defining and Running Java Programs Differences Between C and Java Chapter 3. Object-Oriented Programming in Java The Members of a Class Creating and Initializing Objects Destroying and Finalizing Objects Subclasses and Inheritance Data Hiding and Encapsulation Abstract Classes and Methods Interfaces Inner Class Overview Static Member Classes Member Classes Local Classes Anonymous Classes How Inner Classes Work Modifier Summary C++ Features Not Found in Java. Chapter 4. The Java Platform Java Platform Overview Strings and Characters Numbers and Math Dates and Times Arrays Collections Types, Reflection, and Dynamic Loading Threads Files and Directories Input and Output Streams Networking Processes Security Cryptography. Chapter 5. Java Security Security Risks Java VM Security and Class File Verification Authentication and Cryptography Access Control Security for Everyone Permission Classes. Chapter 6. JavaBeans Bean Basics JavaBeans Conventions Bean Contexts and Services. Chapter 7. Java Programming and Documentation Conventions Naming and Capitalization Conventions Portability Conventions and Pure Java Rules Java Documentation Comments. Chapter 8. Java Development Tools appletviewer extcheck jar jarsigner java javac javadoc javah javakey javap jdb keytool native2ascii policytool serialver PART 2: API Quick Reference. Chapter 9. The java.beans Package. Chapter 10. The java.beans.beancontext Package. Chapter 11. The java.io Package. Chapter 12. The java.lang Package. Chapter 13. The java.lang.ref Package. Chapter 14. The java.lang.reflect Package. Chapter 15. The java.math Package. Chapter 16. The java.net Package. Chapter 17. The java.security Package. Chapter 18. The java.security.acl Package Chapter 19. The java.security.cert Package. Chapter 20. The java.security.interfaces Package. Chapter 21. The java.security.spec Package. Chapter 22. The java.text Package. Chapter 23. The java.util Package. Chapter 24. The java.util.jar Package. Chapter 25. The java.util.zip Package. Chapter 26. The javax.crypto Package. Chapter 27. The javax.crypto.interfaces Package. Chapter 28. The javax.crypto.spec Package. Chapter 29. Class, Method, and Field Index. Index

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GOR001612447

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9781565924871

ISBN 10

1565924878

Title

Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference by David Flanagan

Author

David Flanagan

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Java S.

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O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA

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19991221

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596

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Java in a Nutshell David Flanagan

Java in a Nutshell by David Flanagan

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