Java for Dummies

by Aaron E. Walsh

Only a ...For Dummies book could make the arcane and ballyhooed Java programming language something you can actually use, not just read about. Whether you're a veteran C programmer looking to expand your skill-set or a Web author eager to incorporate Java applets into your home page, Java For Dummies gives you the practical information you need. Author Aaron E. Walsh covers everything you need to know to add sound, animation, and interactivity to your Web pages by using Java, JavaScript, and other nonstandard HTML extensions. A bonus CD-ROM accompanying Java For Dummies is chock-full of applets, scripts, clip art, and Internet utilities, and includes a handy reference guide to commercial online services and Internet service providers that support Java-savvy and JavaScript-savvy browsers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 1996

Reviews

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm a dummy. Why? Because I actually bought this book without browsing through it first. Why a dummy? Because this book, despite what it hints at, is not about Java, much less programming in Java. It's title should have been "Using Java Applets in a Webpage for Dummies". Yes, it's about using Java applets. And even then it's of a poor quality. The book is actually very light in details and "meat". There's a lot of repeated explanations and definitions, especially regarding the object and embed HTML tags. There's many other books that teach you both how to use applets and how to write applets. Do not buy this book. I'd give it a 0-star if I could.

[Jonathan]

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