Studying a computer language is a career-long process. Many developers make the mistake of thinking that they have learned enough. They get caught in the corporate cycle of build-and-deploy and don't seek to expand their knowledge. However, we can hardly blame them for that.
"Java Concurrency in Practice is an invaluable compilation of threading know-how for Java developers. I found reading this book intellectually exciting, in part because it is an excellent introduction to Java's concurrency API, but mostly because it captures in a thorough and accessible way expert knowledge...
Characterized by ease of use, richness of expression, and concise syntax, Python has remained a premier programming language for more than a decade, and is used by novices and professionals alike. In particular, its close relationship to Java(TM) makes the two languages, when used in combination, ideal for Web and distributed...
In 2001, Symbian’s first book devoted to Java on Symbian OS was published. Jonathan Allin’s Wireless Java for Symbian Devices (WJSD) provided an in-depth exposition targeted at programming PersonalJava on Symbian OS. The embedded Java story has moved on a lot in two years and so has Symbian’s implementation, so...
The top-selling beginning Java book is now fully updated!
As an unstoppably platform-independent, object-oriented programming language, Java is used for developing web and mobile applications. In this up-to-date bestselling book, veteran author Barry Burd shows you how to create basic Java objects and clearly explains when...
At the time the previous edition of this book was published, there was only one way to install the Android Software Development Kit (SDK): the complicated way. Recently, though, Android has introduced the Android Developer Tools (ADT) Bundle which makes installing the SDK much easier. The ADT Bundle contains the latest Android Software...
An ideal guide to solving pitfalls in the Java language and related J2EETM technologies, written by programmers for programmers!
With the release of J2EE, Java has grown beyond a simple language to a full-blown development platform. Developers need to understand more than just the Java language–they also need...
Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, Second Edition is designed to be easy to read and understand although the topic itself is complicated. Algorithms are the procedures that software programs use to manipulate data structures. Besides clear and simple example programs, the author includes a workshop as a small demonstration program executable...
This valuable guide provides both the academic side--designing databases--and the practical side--coding interfaces--of enterprise applications involving JDBC. Van Haecke goes into much detail on designing database applications, a process he calls identifying the "business logic" of a program. He talks a little bit about three-tier...
Start building powerful programs with Java 6—fast!
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Even if you're new to Java programming—or to programming in general—you can get up and running on this wildly popular language in a hurry. This book makes it...
Intermediate level, for programmers fairly familiar with Java, but new to the functional style of programming and lambda expressions.
Get ready to program in a whole new way. Functional Programming in Java will help you quickly get on top of the new, essential Java 8 language features and the functional style...
