Java for the World Wide Web

by Dori Smith

Visual QuickStart Guides are rapidly becoming the easiest, clearest and most sought-after titles for learning complex new Internet technologies. Even a quick glance at web design sites for the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201353407
• ISBN13: 9780201353402
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

You need this book!

The book contains straightforward, economical explanations that cut directly to the point. Ms. Smith's explanations of what constitutes an Object, an Instance, a method, instance variables, and the Class, are the best I've seen, and I've been programming for many years. I appreciate also that, while the book is very clear and friendly, it does not insult the reader's intelligence.I am reminded of a quote by Einstein. He said, "If you can speak of technical things only in technical terms, you do not understand them." That Ms. Smith has explained Java in such direct, common-sense terms proves that she indeed possess a master's understanding. We are indebted to her for sharing it. You will learn a great deal from this book, and you do so virtually effortlessly.

The perfect book for getting started fast!

It's hard to find a book at the right level for me--I know how to program in C++, so I didn't need a lesson in loops and decision structures. I needed to learn how to use AWT components, and all the other books I have don't talk about applets and GUI components until the end of the book. Most books are pushing Java2, which isn't even supported by the compiler or browsers I have! This book is perfect! It assumes programming experience, but it doesn't assume any Java knowledge. It really gives you a QuickStart--getting down and dirty with code right away, but not biting off too much at one time! It stays with Java 1, which is what I needed. Dori Smith is a fantastic teacher. Her style and wit and choice of topics and sequence were superb. The appendix, explaining the new event model of JDK 1.1, finally showed me what all the other books had been confusing me with.

What is says is what you get!

This book is exactly what it says. It is not a comprehensive Java book however it will show you some quick tricks to make your web site more fun. Like other visual quickstarts it shows you "How to" but not "Why". After doing the examples you will then be ready to use other more comprehensive books on Java theory and classes. A great book for web beginners and enthusiasts.

Java for the world wide web was a good book.

Java for the world wide web thought me the basics of Java programming. But, the book doesn't really tell you where to get a Java compiler. And I wouldn't recomend asking Dori her self.

Excellent Book for Starters

This is an excellent book to get started. The examples are simple and progress in a logical fashion. The documentation is clear and articulate. It's a joy to read.