Effective VisualAge(r) for Java, Version 3: Includes Coverage of Versions 3.02 and 3.5

By Scott Stanchfield

A practical guide to the latest features of Versions 3.02 and 3.5 and a valuable resource for IBM's VisualAge for Java certification program. IBM's VisualAge for Java is one of the leading tools available for building Java and JavaBeans applications. Currently, IBM's VisualAge for Java certification programs are offered all over the world. Written by IBM insiders, this book focuses on the more advanced topics related to VisualAge for Java and prepares readers for the certification program. Readers learn VisualAge for Java's IDE and how to use the language for Enterprise Data Access and transaction processing. CD-ROM contains IBM VisualAge for Java Entry Edition, Sun Java 2, and all the code examples from the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471317306
• ISBN13: 9780471317302
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 960 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.7" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

I Like This Book

I like this a book a lot. It is a pretty detailed and effective guide to the Visual Age tool for Java. It goes thru all the setting up the tool, creating code, navigating, debugging, versioning, etc.. But especial attention is given to JavaBeans composition in Visual Age to which about 4 chapters are devoted. The examples to this topic are detailed and this was very helpful to me. I recommend this book for Visual Age Java.

A must have for VisualAge users

At last there is a book that explains all the features and facilities of VisualAge for Java. Scott Stanchfield, who has been a major contributor to the VisualAge for Java user community for years has now come out with a book that tops it off. It's an obvious choice for new users since it comes with a free copy of the Pro version for far less cost than the software alone. For the seasoned user, the book contains much valuable information that is absent in IBM's documentation. The only unfortunate thing about this book is that there was no edition back when Version 1 was released.

Very thorough and well organized

My understanding of VAJ increased after reading just the first chapter. This is not a "how to" type book, although it can certainly take the reader from scratch. But it offers so much more - a firm explaination of why VAJ is a better tool for Java development. I'm the type of developer who needs a clear understanding of a product before I start using it and this book does an excellent job of providing that foundation. Also, the authors maintain an active mailing list for those who have trouble implementing the examples. They show a cheerful willingness to answer questions. Highly recommended.PS: I passed IBM's Visual Age for Java certification exam with an 85 using this book as my only reference and having never had any on the job experience with the product.

Extremely useful

I've only just begun using VAJ. The VAJ mindset was quite foreign to me at first and this book has been EXTREMELY useful. Pretty much every issue I've had with the tool was answered by this book. I really haven't seen any other reference material for VAJ that even comes close.

The Guru speaks finally...

Having heard Scott at the JavaOne last year during a birds-of-feather session on VAJ he hosted with IBM team, I was anxious to see how he looks at the all-new VAJ 3.5 enterprise edition. As you can see from his website, this "javadude" has been generous to show the table of contents and the unpublished chapters on the website. To cover a comprehensive tool like VAJ 3.5 Enterprise edition should take a lot of time to assimilate the information. While specializing on the MVC based visual composition in VAJ, Scott had kind-of ignored the world of enterprise objects. With the new edition, he has finally pitched in. On what is missing- the Rational Rose XMI toolkit based integration, SAP R/3 access builder. But I am sure Scott will write on these topics on his website in the coming years.BTW, Scott, do you really like the repository thingie, though ;-)Regards, /Ravi Engineering Manager, Bristlecone Inc.