Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133 EAN: 9780596007737 ISBN: 0596007736 Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1254 Publication Date: March 15, 2005 Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Sales Rank: 11281 Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Product DescriptionWith more than 700,000 copies sold to date, 'Java in a Nutshell' from O'Reilly is clearly the favorite resource amongst the legion of developers and programmers using Java technology. And now, with the release of the 5.0 version of Java, O'Reilly has given the book that defined the 'in a Nutshell' category another impressive tune-up.
In this latest revision, readers will find 'Java in a Nutshell,' 5th Edition, does more than just cover the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the newest version of Java. It's undergone a complete makeover--in scope, size, and type of coverage--in order to more closely meet the needs of the modern Java programmer.
To wit, 'Java in a Nutshell,' 5th Edition now places less emphasis on coming to Java from C and C++, and adds more discussion on tools and frameworks. It also offers new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs, and, of course, extensive coverage of Java 5.0. But faithful readers take comfort: it still hasn't lost any of its core elements that made it such a classic to begin with.
This handy reference gets right to the heart of the program with an accelerated introduction to the Java programming language and its key APIs--ideal for developers wishing to start writing code right away. And, as was the case in previous editions, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition is once again chock-full of poignant tips, techniques, examples, and practical advice. For as long as Java has existed, 'Java in a Nutshell' has helped developers maximize the capabilities of the program's newest versions. And this latest edition is no different.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - in a nutshell - meh
I am a programmer, and in a programming language book, I expect to find syntactical diagrams of the language. Anyone can read those, we should not have to glean the diagram from the wordy explanation. It's fine to have all the verbiage, but head each section with the syntax diagram.
Also, this book goes into lengthy explanations of what object oriented programming is NOT, as on page 104. This is a very bad practice in teaching. Only teach what is correct, not what some novice might ignorantly ... Read More
Rating: - this Nutshell has become a Bomb Shelter
I used to like this Nutshell book, but it seems to have grown a little too big for its bridges. Maybe it's not O'Reily's fault. Maybe it has more to do with Java growing so much. But earlier versions were quick and to the point. This is now overly verbose.
This is no longer a sleek Nutshell. Its a back-breaking bomb shelter with 10ft thick walls.
Rating: - Excellent reference, but could lose the last 2/3 of the book
I very much like this as a reference, but at this point I feel like most of the back 2/3 of the book is unnecessary bulk. The front portion, however, is excellent.
Rating: - Good reference book , but a little heavy
This is a great book for those Java programmers who want a rapid reference. The only drawback of this book is its weigth: the large part of the book is made of a Java reference (very similar to the official JavaDoc) that in my opinion is not so helpful, as if I need the documentation for a specific class I can browse the official documentation online.
Anyway, the first part of the book is well written and gives many examples that can help both new and experienced programmers to understand the main features ... Read More
Rating: - Java in a bombshell
The book is by far the most comprehensive, plain english manual for java that exists. Great book, but anyone who see's it laughs at the title. I think it must be an intentional joke. With 1225 pages and weighing in at a hefty 1.5kg (3.3lb) it's by no means a nutshell. It's more like a bombshell. If it were ever to be divided into 3 books, I would buy it again, just so that using it wouldn't be so cumbersome.
- in a nutshell - meh
- this Nutshell has become a Bomb Shelter
- Excellent reference, but could lose the last 2/3 of the book
