The Java(TM) Class Libraries, Volume 2: java.applet, java.awt, java.beans (2nd Edition)

By Patrick Chan and Rosanna Lee

Book Overview

Thousands of expert Java developers rely on The Java(TM) Developers Almanac for the fast answers they need to save time -- and the authoritative guidance they need to build great applications. Together, the Part A and Part B volumes are twice as big as the previous edition, The Java(TM) Developers Almanac Version 1.4 offers up-to-the-minute, thorough quick-reference information for every major version of the core Java(TM) Class Libraries, from JDKs 1.0/1.1 through the brand-new J2SE Version 1.4. You'll find updated coverage of 2,100 classes and 24,000 members -- all formatted, organized, and cross-referenced for easy lookup. No other quick ref includes as much information. The book is now printed in 2-color -- so it's even easier to find what you're looking for. The Java(TM) Developers Almanac Version 1.4 presents detailed analyses of API changes for each release, and 300+ "examplets(TM)" succinctly demonstrating each package's key operations. This, Part A, and its companion Part B, are logically divided in a way programmers will understand. Both volumes are essential resources for every Java developer. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201310031
• ISBN13: 9780201310030
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Length: 1712 Pages
• Weight: 6.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Much better and faster then browsing the online material

1) See the title .. All info you ever need about API structure, classes, details .. in your hand and not in 100 IE bookmarks.2) I have to deal with class files on the bytecodes level and didn't expect this book to be much useful for me - suprise !!! It has an excellent table "Class File Format" ( I had to built one such for myself long time ago ) and some others regarding bytecodes issues - very nice and comfortable. It's...

Powerful examples

Whereas the first volume concentrated on the normal data manip & movement classes required for normal, quick programming, this second volume is more about controlling the user interfaces through applets and multimedia manipulation.The examples are very useful; some introduce basic game techniques such as "double-buffering" to demonstrate nontrivial applications of the classes. The descriptions at the beginning of each...

Just what I was looking for -- great reference

As a beginning Java Programmer, I was looking for a reference for all the java packages. This book contains all objects which changed since the JDK 1.1. I continue to use it daily. The one dissapointment I had, was my own missunderstanding of the nature of the book. As the title implies this is a supplement, if you want a complete reference you must buy the vol 1 and 2 of the java reference. The index in this book will...

Complete resource for class names and interfaces

Given the large size of the current class libraries in Java, the quality of your references is now more critical than ever. In my work as a technical editor of Java books, I have found this book invaluable. The content consists almost entirely of the class names, what they are derived from and the interfaces. The remainder is a collection of "examplets", small snippets of code that show how some of the methods are used...

Other books are nice, but this one is necessary.

This book (and the Volume 1 companion) are required for any Java programming. Every class, field and method is covered in detail. Novices will need other material (like the online tutorial) for language syntax, and how to program. But all Java programmers need these books within arms reach.