The Java Tutorial: Object-Oriented Programming for the Internet (2nd Edition)

by Mary Campione and Kathy Walrath

This is a practical, step-by-step guide to writing programs with Java, beginning with the basics and progressing through more advanced topics. The book is an interactive tutorial which comes alive... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201310074
• ISBN13: 9780201310078
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Length: 964 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

DON'T BUY THIS!!!!

Not that its bad. It like most Sun books is very good, but the Third edition is out. Buy that to get the latest on learning JAVA(tm).

This edition covers JDK 1.0 only

This first edtion of the Java Tutorial in print covers the JDK 1.0, meaning the older event model and AWT components. I saw some editorial reviews up above that seem to gloss over this fact. Be aware that this excellent book is now outdated, and you ought to get the 2nd edition if you are new to Java programming. I just recently (June 2000) saw a print ad for a 3rd edition as well.

Just one more thought.

Just read the reviews and found it surprizing that this book is either 5 stars or 1 star. To that I would say this: If you need a reference to Java then buy a reference such as "The Java Class Libraries" otherwise remember that this is a tutorial for Java (an object oriented language). Perhaps that's why there are so many references to other parts in the book. Inheritance references other things all the time. Keep working at this book, and it will open up to you.

Very few good Editors such as Campione & Walrath

As a student in college, I had a very good English professor. He taught us the ins-and-outs of technical report writing. Apparently, Campione and Walrath went to the same school as he did. They teach the ins-and-outs of Java, and they do so in a very clear, complete, and consice manner. If you intend on writting Java pgms. take my advise, buy the book!

"The Java Tutorial" is a complete, well-made Java Handbook.

Some people might be intimidated by this books giant length (over 800 pages!), but the authors present the subject clearly AND precisely in order for the reader to learn Java as well and as quickly as possible (without sacrificing the amount of knowledge learned). From the first-time Java newbie to the week-end programmer to even experienced programmers, "The Java Tutorial" introduces Java, and then proceeds from there to teach its nature, code, and process. From web applets to full-fledged applications, the Java information in this book surpasses that of many other Java books. If you don't know Java or want to know more, get this book - it's a must read.