Java for Dummies

by Aaron E. Walsh

As if the World Wide Web isn’t reason enough to do cartwheels down the street, the globe is now ablaze with the fire of a different Java  – a fresh blend of technologies that bring the Web to life with dazzling animation, pulse-pounding sound, and full-blown interactivity, the likes of which the online community has never seen. One of the wonderful things about Java is its universal appeal; all Web surfers can add a dash or two of Java to their Web pages, bringing their Web sites to life with little effort.  And even if you’ve never seen Java in action before, you’re going to be just fine with Java For Dummies, 3rd Edition at your side. Assuming that you’re comfortable using your computer, you’re soon likely to find yourself surfing the seas of Java on the World Wide Web, creating your very own Java-powered pages, and hooking up Java applications on your desktop computer. If you want, you can read this book from front to back. But each part of Java For Dummies, 3rd Edition stands on its own. You'll uncover information about Java For Dummies offers everything you need to know to inject your pages and desktop with the appropriate flavor of Java. As icing on the cake (or cream in your coffee, if you prefer), you'll discover the best places on the Web to satisfy the constant Java cravings you’re sure to get. Brace yourself – you stand a good chance of becoming a serious Java addict.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

381 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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