Java - Who's Afraid of Java? Java Programming, Java Programmers, Learning Java

Who's Afraid of JAVA? by Steve Heller

If you are afraid of Java or programming in general, this book will get rid of your fears. Follow the test reader, Susan, as Steve guides her through the Java steps.

Steve is a master programmer and an effective writer/tutor. If you are a beginner, some of the concepts covered early on in the book may not make sense as you turn page after page - but something inside you tells you to read on. This is a "technical thriller." As the master puts it on p.62, "... you don't have enough background yet. ... you'll have to take my word that everything ... will eventually mean something." And if you keep that faith, you will be amazed - he is right.

If you are a total beginner, it might in fact be a good idea to start with the glossary (pp. 343-367).

The writer covers Java, the language, skillfully. Writing Applets is, unfortunately, outside the scope of the book. If Steve writes Who's Afraid of Applets? that would undoubtedly become a hit with web designers.

The formula adopted by the writer in his earlier book, Who's Afraid of C++?* is repeated here - taking a novice programmer through the language step-by-step. This book will benefit beginners and intermediate users.

The companion CD-ROM includes Microsoft Visual J++, 1.1 (trial version), MSIE 3.02, and useful code.

Contents:

Prologue, Introduction to Programming; Hardware Fundamentals; Basics of Programming; More Basics; "You Know My Methods"; Taking Inventory; Stocking Up; Pretty Poly; Tying up Loose Ends; Java Q&A; Glossary; Index

Bonus Question: Why do Steve and Susan deserve congratulations ? The answer is in the book.

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