For Java developers of all levels, Java Collections provides a truly indispensable guide to using the built-in collection classes in an...... more

For Java developers of all levels, Java Collections provides a truly indispensable guide to using the built-in collection classes in an extremely clear and well-organised text. This title sets a high standard for a programming reference, one that will be appreciated by a wide range of readers.Although the Java collection classes are not nearly as complicated as the Standard Template Library classes in C++, it can still be a bit daunting to figure out what's included and what's not. Beginning with the simple "historical" Java collection classes (for arrays, Vector, Hashtable and Stack), the author shows you just how to do it with clear reference to useful APIs for each collection type, plus short code snippets showing these APIs in action.The standout feature of this title is its clear presentation of the Java Collection Framework, the built-in set of classes in today's Java 2 standard. Other texts can get muddled with their coverage of these classes, but this one never loses the reader. Starting with the APIs that are available for every collection class, the book builds to show what's available in linked lists and map classes. The author does a great job at avoiding the confusion between different "implementations" of these basic container shapes. (Of course, he does explain the difference between HashMap, WeakHashMap and TreeMap, for example, but not before showing which APIs are common to all map classes.)Beyond choosing and using the right collection class for the job, this text also excels at showing off the built-in algorithms that are available for manipulating collections (for sorting and searching, for example). Advanced sections give advice for defining your own custom collection classes should you need to go beyond the built-in classes. Final chapters look at third-party collection classes (such as the JGL and util.concurrent package) for doing even more.It's the clear focus on understanding and using today's Java collection classes effectively that help make this title a winner. In all, Java Collections is a handy and truly worthwhile guide to using Java collections, something that all Java developers need to master to write effective software. --Richard Dragan

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The second edition of Java Security is intended to help you build and deploy secure Java programs on private and public networks. It...... more

The second edition of Java Security is intended to help you build and deploy secure Java programs on private and public networks. It covers Java 1.1, Java 2, JCE 1.2.1, JSSE and JAAS (the last two absent from the first edition) and combines coverage of the core Java security features with the three optional security APIs. They will be combined in the next Java release--so you're ahead of the curve. Security has different meanings depending on context. Java's core sandbox security model was originally intended to defeat viruses and trojans. Authentication, encryption and other security models were added to provide different kinds of security. The authors explain how Java components work so they can show how they might be subverted. Without knowing what the risks are you can't apply effective security measures. The Java security features examined include class loaders, cryptography, certificates, key management, signatures, SSL, authentication and permissions. The authors explain where and how particular security features are best implemented and explain their limitations in the real world. For example, many people routinely grant signed Java applets permission to read and write files on their system believing a signed certificate somehow makes the application safe. In practice, as anyone can create and sign a Java applet or application it proves nothing of the kind and can still be setting you up for a fall. Java security is non-trivial. Security is an arms race in which the two sides constantly leapfrog each other. Java Security is well written with many examples but it's a fairly technical read. If you're serious about Java application development, however, you need to read it. Because you can be sure the bad guys will. --Steve Patient

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Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for the modern web developer. It provides everything you need to know about...... more

Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for the modern web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and shows what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesn't waste any time looking at things you already know, like basic syntax and structures. Expert web developer and author John Resig concentrates on fundamental, vital topics--what modern JavaScripting is (and isnt), the current state of browser support, and pitfalls to be wary of. The book is organized into four sections: * Modern JavaScript development using JavaScript the object-oriented way, creating reusable code, plus testing and debugging * DOM scripting updating content and styles, plus events, and effect and event libraries * How Ajax works, overcoming problems, and using libraries to speed up development of Ajax applications * The future of JavaScript looking at cutting edge topics like JSON, HTML5, and more All concepts are backed up by real-world examples and case studies, and John provides numerous reusable functions and classes to save you time in your development. There are also up-to-date reference appendixes for the DOM, events, browser support (including IE7), and frameworks, so you can look up specific details quickly and easily.

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The JavaFX technology and platform is essentially Sun's response to Adobe Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight. JavaFX lets developers play...... more

The JavaFX technology and platform is essentially Sun's response to Adobe Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight. JavaFX lets developers play with the open source scripting, desktop, and mobile APIs offered to create dynamic, seamless visual user interfaces (UIs) that are Flash--like" and beyond...Learn from bestselling JavaFX author Jim Weaver and expert JavaFX developers Weiqi Gao Stephen Chin and Dean Iverson to discover the JavaFX technology and platform that enables developers and designers to create rich Internet applications (RIAs) that can run across diverse devices. Covering the JavaFX Script language JavaFX Mobile and development tools Pro JavaFX Platform: Script Desktop and Mobile RIA with Java Technology is the first book that fully provides JavaFX version 1.2 code examples that cover virtually every language and API feature. This book contains the following: * Tutorials that teach JavaFX 1.2 to an application developer or graphics designer who has had no exposure to JavaFX. These tutorials will be exhaustive covering virtually every facet of JavaFX Script and are fully updated for the JavaFX 1.2 release. * Reference materials on JavaFX 1.2 that augment what is available from the JavaFX 1. 2 Language Reference and API documentation. * How to take JavaFX 1.2 to other platforms besides the desktop

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Most programmers want to be better than they are and, while there are many excellent books on Java, there are few good guides to Java...... more

Most programmers want to be better than they are and, while there are many excellent books on Java, there are few good guides to Java programming style. This one is aimed at those with some Java programming experience and aspirations to becoming a Java guru. To this end, Haggar presents you with code snippets intended to accomplish specific tasks and he invites you to predict the results.This approach is designed to illustrate gotchas, some of which are surprisingly subtle. You use the book interactively: hence the affected decision to use the word Praxis (an archaic version of practice) to differentiate the 68 sections. In Objects and Equality Praxis, Haggar illustrates the differences between using on primitive integer values and on integer references. He then proceeds to show how making assumptions about the way the "equals" method works can cause even stranger--yet still legal--behaviours. Basically, Peter Haggar is teaching you not to make assumptions about the way Java does things. A neat example is the Notify All methods which ensures all waiting threads are woken up. Threads activity is often dependent on the condition of other threads. You might reasonably assume Notify All wakes threads in priority order--but it doesn't. Its action is JVM-dependent.Object- oriented programming is supposed to remove the need to know what's happening behind the scenes--but this is the real world, not a theoretical one. Understanding Java's underpinnings will make you a faster, more efficient, more highly paid programmer and newbies will sit beneath your swivel chair awaiting wisdom. --Steve Patient

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Pro Java ME Apps gives you, the developer, the know-how required for writing sophisticated Java ME applications and for taking advantage of this...... more

Pro Java ME Apps gives you, the developer, the know-how required for writing sophisticated Java ME applications and for taking advantage of this huge potential market. Java ME is the largest mobile software platform in the world, supported by over 80% of all phones. You'll cover what Java ME is and how it compares to other mobile software platforms, how to properly design and structure Java ME applications, how to think like an experienced Java ME developer, what common problems and pitfalls you may run into, how to optimize your code, and many other key topics. Unlike other Java ME books out there, which only teach the reader the basics of Java ME by way of a few simple examples, this book will present a broader, eagle-eye picture of a complete Java ME application and what writing one involves. From there, the book will present, explain, and help you to implement all the essential aspects of Java ME development, from the user interface to client-server communication. As this...

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A hands-on guide that is suitable for beginner-level game programmers who want to learn how to create games using the version of the Java SDK,...... more

A hands-on guide that is suitable for beginner-level game programmers who want to learn how to create games using the version of the Java SDK, Java 6. Written in simple language, this book teaches each skill using engaging tutorials, followed by end-of-chapter questions and exercises to help reinforce what you've just learned.

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Java 7 Programming for Absolute Beginners introduces the new core, open source Java Development Kit. Its focus is on practical knowledge...... more

Java 7 Programming for Absolute Beginners introduces the new core, open source Java Development Kit. Its focus is on practical knowledge and its completeness--it provides all the bits and pieces an utter novice needs to get started programming in Java. It seems as if everyone is writing applications or apps these days for Android, BlackBerry, and the enterprise--it's where the money's at. But, how do they do it? Well, it's best to start by learning Java, one of the most popular programming languages around these days, still. Yes, that's right. This book: * Teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start * Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss * Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible What you'll learn * How a computer processes programs * Write a program in Java * Debug a program * Choose and manipulate the data structures that best match your purpose * Create a user interface in Java * How to do animation in a Java program * Advanced topics such as thread management and recursion that any programmer will soon need Who this book is for Everyone! This book is for anyone who wants to learn to develop applications or apps for the enterprise or mobile using Android or BlackBerry and much more. No previous programming experience is necessary. Table of Contents * Writing Your First Java Program * Java Syntax * Data types * Operators * Branching and Looping * Object-Oriented Programming * Writing a UI * Writing and Reading Files * Writing and Reading XML * Animation * Debugging * Video Games * Garbage Collection * Recursion * Generics and Regular Expressions

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The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. February, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless...... more

The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia. February, 1942: Singapore lies burning and shattered, defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army, as the last boat slips out of the harbour into the South China Sea. On board are a desperate group of people, each with a secret to guard, each willing to kill to keep that secret safe. Who or what is the dissolute Englishman, Farnholme? The elegant Dutch planter, Van Effen? The strangely beautiful Eurasian girl, Gudrun? The slave trader, Siran? The smiling and silent Nicholson who is never without his gun? Only one thing is certain: the rotting tramp steamer is a floating death trap, carrying a cargo of human TNT. Dawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship. Thus begins an ordeal few are to survive, a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese, the unrelenting tropical sun and by the survivors themselves, whose hatred and bitterness divides them one against the other. Written after the acclaimed and phenomenally successful HMS Ulysses and The Guns of Navarone, this was MacLean's third book, and it contains all the hallmarks of those other two classics. Rich with stunning visual imagery, muscular narrative power, brutality, courage and breathtaking excitement, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of South by Java Head offers readers a long-denied chance to enjoy one of the greatest war novels ever written.

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Android development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java,...... more

Android development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundational APIs to improve your chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. After all, you will be busy learning the architecture of an Android app, the various Android-specific APIs, and Android-specific tools. If you do not already know Java fundamentals, you will probably end up with a massive headache from also having to quickly cram those fundamentals into your knowledge base. Learn Java for Android Development teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer's chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. Each of the book's 10 chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's material. Answers to the book's more than 300 exercises are provided in an appendix. Once you complete this book, you will be ready to dive into Android, and you can start that journey by obtaining a copy of Beginning Android 2. What you'll learn * The Java language: This book provides complete coverage of nearly every pre-Java version 7 language feature (native methods are briefly mentioned but not formally covered). Starting with those features related to classes and objects, you progress to object-oriented features related to inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces. You then explore the advanced language features for nested types, packages, static imports, exceptions, assertions, annotations, generics, and enums. Continuing, you investigate strictfp, class literals, synchronized, volatile, the enhanced for loop statement, autoboxing/unboxing, and transient fields. The book also briefly presents most (if not all) of Java version 7's language features, although not much is said about closures or modules (which

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JavaScript is the engine behind every web app, and a solid knowledge of it is essential for all modern web developers. Pro...... more

JavaScript is the engine behind every web app, and a solid knowledge of it is essential for all modern web developers. Pro JavaScript for Web Apps gives you all of the information that you need to create professional, optimized, and efficient JavaScript applications that will run across all devices. It takes you through all aspects of modern JavaScript application creation, showing you how to combine JavaScript with the new features of HTML5 and CSS3 to make the most of the new web technologies. The focus of the book is on creating professional web applications, ensuring that your app provides the best experience for your users, with smooth and responsive control and feedback and an intuitive and optimized interface. You will learn how to take a basic application and bring it up to a professional level while making sure that it remains bullet-proof and bug free. Pro JavaScript for Web Apps will also enhance your development workflow using jQuery to streamline the process and freeing you to spend more time on the important parts of your app while the framework deals with the mundanity. The best app experiences are a combination of a beautiful idea with flawless execution. If you have the ideas, Pro JavaScript for Web Apps will help you craft them into a phenomenal app. What you'll learn * Bring your web apps up to a professional level * Build a smooth, responsive, and expressive user interface * Add location-aware features to your app * Optimize your application for tablets and mobile devices * Become a better developer Who this book is for You will need a basic understanding of JavaScript to get the most from this book, and we will help you take those skills to the next level.

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At the end of the day, Web Services aren't hard to conceptualise. Implementation is another story, however. Java Web Services does a very good...... more

At the end of the day, Web Services aren't hard to conceptualise. Implementation is another story, however. Java Web Services does a very good job of dispersing the confusing terminology (and obfuscating hype) and showing you exactly how to do Web Services work in Java. This doesn't sound like a revolutionary concept, but unfortunately it is. David Chappell and Tyler Jewell have comfortably fit into less than 250 pages what others have not done as well in twice as much space. Take Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) work as an example. UDDI exists to help software locate other software that does what it wants. How do you do that? Chappell and Jewell present two concise program listings--a client and a server--that show how to do an UDDI lookup. They then refine their code by using a third-party API that makes the work easier. Similarly pragmatic attention goes to Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), in which they show how to create a message, populate it with XML, make an attachment if necessary and send it on its way. You'll not find a lot of frills or conceptual explanations (though there are enough "why" sections to ensure that you're not just typing recipes blindly)--the emphasis is on writing Java code that interacts with Web Services protocols and standards. --David WallTopics covered: how to write Web Services software in Java, with respect to Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), and Web Services Description Language (WSDL). There's also coverage of inter-process communication under JAX-RPC and ways to implement security. All the low-level stuff is here. Look elsewhere for architecture and design information.

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How well do you really know Java? Are you a code sleuth? Have you ever spent days chasing a bug caused by a trap or pitfall in Java or its...... more

How well do you really know Java? Are you a code sleuth? Have you ever spent days chasing a bug caused by a trap or pitfall in Java or its libraries? Do you like brainteasers? Then this is the book for you! In the tradition of Effective Javaâ"¢, Bloch and Gafter dive deep into the subtleties of the Java programming language and its core libraries. Illustrated with visually stunning optical illusions, Javaâ"¢ Puzzlers features 95 diabolical puzzles that educate and entertain. Anyone with a working knowledge of Java will understand the puzzles, but even the most seasoned veteran will find them challenging. Most of the puzzles take the form of a short program whose behavior isn't what it seems. Can you figure out what it does? Puzzles are grouped loosely according to the features they use, and detailed solutions follow each puzzle. The solutions go well beyond a simple explanation of the program's behavior--they show you how to avoid the underlying traps and pitfalls for good....

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The original Design Patterns by Gamma, Helm, et al proved a bestseller, spawning a number of derivative titles as well as a new edition. Java Design...... more

The original Design Patterns by Gamma, Helm, et al proved a bestseller, spawning a number of derivative titles as well as a new edition. Java Design Patterns takes the 23 patterns created by the original designers and implements them for the benefit of Java programmers. The format in this book is to introduce the pattern with a description of the situation it describes. All the UML diagrams used in the book were created in Jvision and each is implemented as a complete working visual Java program with variations as a Visual Slick Edit project; all of it is supplied on the accompanying CD. The point of patterns is to short-circuit the design process for programmatic problems solved by programmers many times before. What you're doing is taking the program design process up a level: just as classes encapsulate program components, so patterns encapsulate and generalise common interactions between components. For Java programmers, a pattern book using Java makes for a much shorter learning cycle than working from basic patterns or using a book written in a generic metalanguage.The style is laid-back, with the emphasis on practicality rather than theory. This makes it far easier reading than the book it's based on. It is also more relevant to programmers working at the coalface. Patterns are a powerful intellectual tool. Master them and you'll take your game to a new level: this is the book you need to make the climb. --Steve Patient

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You might think more than enough design books exist in the programming world already. In fact, there are so many that it makes sense to ask why you would read...... more

You might think more than enough design books exist in the programming world already. In fact, there are so many that it makes sense to ask why you would read yet another. Is there really a need for yet another design book? In fact, there is a greater need than ever before, and Practical API Design: Confessions of a Java Framework Architect fills that need! * Teaches you how to write an API that will stand the test of time * Written by the designer of the NetBeans API at Sun Technologies * Based on best practices, scalability, and API design patterns What you'll learn * What an API is and what the theories are behind good API design * When and why to build an API * API design patterns applicable to all programming languages, especially modern, object--oriented languages * How to optimize and test APIs Who this book is for This book is recommended to every API architect who prefers a bit more engineering design over a purely artistic one. Table of Contents * The Art of Building Modern Software * The Motivation to Create an API * Determining What Makes a Good API * Ever-Changing Targets * Do Not Expose More Than You Want * Code Against Interfaces, Not Implementations * Use Modular Architecture * Separate APIs for Clients and Providers * Keep Testability in Mind * Cooperating with Other APIs * Runtime Aspects of APIs * Declarative Programming * Extreme Advice Considered Harmful * Paradoxes of API Design * Evolving the API Universe * Teamwork * Using Games to Improve API Design Skills * Extensible Visitor Pattern Case Study * End-of-Life Procedures

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While Java started out simply enough with relatively few objects and APIs, today's Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) bundles over 2,100 classes....... more

While Java started out simply enough with relatively few objects and APIs, today's Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) bundles over 2,100 classes. The Java Developer's Almanac provides a truly valuable reference to nearly all the classes and APIs in standard Java. This "white pages" for Java puts all classes and APIs at your fingertips, along with short samples illustrating essential programming tasks.It's a compliment to say that this title resembles a telephone book. With over 1,000 pages (and printed on similar grade of paper), like a phonebook, The Java Developers Almanac is organised alphabetically. Early sections look at Java 2 classes by package, such as graphics (including Java 2D), file I/O, network programming, AWT and Swing. Early sections include several hundred short code excerpts, which provide key programming solutions.The heart of this text is an A-to-Z compendium of over 2,100 Java classes and a whopping 24,000 methods and properties. Readers get a listing of what's in each class, along with prototype and arguments. As an "almanac" there is no room for explaining what each method does, but by using a clever set of symbols, each listing provides the details of each method (such as which ones are "final," "static" and the like), plus the version of Java in which each method first appeared (JDK 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3). These reference sections set a new standard of clarity for documenting classes. (Method and property names are aligned in the middle of the page regardless of return type, a typographic convention that makes it easy to find what you need quickly.)Later sections provide useful references that list the changes from Java 1.0 through 1.3, as well as PersonalJava, the Java Native Interface (JNI), plus some of the details of the Java Virtual Machine (with a listing of byte codes). An innovative index cross-references all methods and classes (including where objects are used as parameters and return values). Truly encyclopaedic and remarkably well organised, this book is a virtual must-have resource for any serious Java developer. --Richard Dragan, Amazon.comTopics covered:Comprehensive reference to Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) packages, classes and APIs (including 2,100 classes and 24,000 methods), sample code for common programming tasks, working with graphics and images (including Java 2D), playing audio and MIDI files, Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) and Swing components, JDBC database basics, directory programming with JNDI/LDAP, file system and file I/O, using the Java reflection APIs, basic socket, URL and networking in Java. RMI working with Strings, arrays and collections. Unicode, locale and internationalisation support documented changes in JDK 1.0 through JDK 1.3, the Java Native Interface (JNI), classes included in PersonalJava, and Java Virtual Machine (JVM) byte codes.

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What can HTML5 do for you? If you're a web developer looking to use this new version of HTML, you might be wondering how much has really changed. Head...... more

What can HTML5 do for you? If you're a web developer looking to use this new version of HTML, you might be wondering how much has really changed. Head First HTML5 Programming introduces the key features -- including improved text elements, audio and video tags, geolocation, and the Canvas drawing surface -- and uses concrete examples and exercises to apply and reinforce these concepts. You'll learn how HTML5, Javascript, and CSS3 will help create fast, interactive sites with fewer plugins. * Get the low-down on changes to the basic HTML markup * Explore CSS3, and discover how it compliments HTML5 * Understand JavaScript's relationship to HTML5 * Learn HTML5's new font, multicolumn, and text capabilities * Bring out your inner artist with Canvas * Use the technology to add audio and video * Take advantage of local storage and databases * Learn how HTML5 deals with geolocation, multitouch, and more We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First HTML5 Programming uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

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Beginning Web Applications With HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows how to use the new web standards to create rich applications that go beyond...... more

Beginning Web Applications With HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows how to use the new web standards to create rich applications that go beyond what previous technologies allowed. By following the examples in the book, you will learn how to use these new standards in real-world applications, instead of just reading a dry reference manual. These real-life uses of the new HTML tags, WebSockets, and Canvas give you the foundation yoll need to build larger applications of your own. Learning how to apply the new standards will prepare you for the future of web development, regardless of what platform your users are on--desktop, tablet, or even smartphone. * Follow examples using the new semantic structure, form validation, WebSockets, and client-side storage. * Learn how to make your applications shine with CSS3 and new multi-column and flexbox layouts. * Add interactivity to your applications using the Drag-and-Drop, Editing, and Canvas APIs. What you'll learn * How to use new HTML5 structure tags like sections and navigation menus * How to make use of more client-side data with application caching and WebStorage * How to talk to a server application asynchronously with WebSockets * How to design the structure of a page using the new CSS3 multi-column and flexbox layouts * How to add interactivity to applications more easily with the Drag and Drop and Editing APIs * How to create graphics using Canvas and SVG Who this book is for Beginning Web Applications with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is for developers who just want to get things done. Sometimes, you cat find a web designer, JavaScript guru, or application architect when you need one, so you need to build the application yourself. This book is for people who want to learn how to use client-side WebStorage to save data offline, use WebSockets to create interactive and real-time applications, and create new page designs with CSS3 multi-column layouts. This book is for people who want to build applications for the future

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