- Paperback: 1119 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 3 edition (Dec 6 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0131002872
- ISBN-13: 978-0131002876
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.8 x 4.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (269 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #816,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Perfect for migrating to Java from a fellow object-oriented language (such as C++), the second edition of Thinking in Java continues the earlier version's thoughtful approach to learning Java inside and out, while also bringing it up to speed with some of the latest in Java 2 features. This massive tutorial covers many of the nooks and crannies of the language, which is of great value in the programming world.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The most prominent feature of the book is its diligent and extremely thorough treatment of the Java language, with special attention to object design. (For instance, 10 pages of sample code show all of the available operators.) Some of the best thinking about objects is in this book, including when to use composition over inheritance. The esoteric details of Java in regard to defining classes are thoroughly laid out. (The material on interfaces, inner classes, and designing for reuse will please any expert.) Each section also has sample exercises that let you try out and expand your Java knowledge.
Besides getting the reader to "think in objects," Thinking in Java also covers other APIs in Java 2. Excellent sections include an in-depth tour of Java's collection and stream classes, and enterprise-level APIs like servlets, JSPs, EJBs, and RMI. Weighing in at over 1,000 pages, any reader who is serious about learning Java inside and out will want to take a look at this superior resource on some of the latest and most advanced thinking in object design. --Richard Dragan
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"This book is a tremendous achievement. You owe it to yourself to have a copy on your shelf. The chapter on iostreams is the most comprehensive and understandable treatment of that subject Ive seen to date." - Al Stevens Contributing Editor, Doctor Dobbs Journal" Eckels book is the only one to so clearly explain how to rethink program construction for object orientation. That the book is also an excellent tutorial on the ins and outs of C++ is an added bonus." - Andrew Binstock Editor, Unix Review"Bruce continues to amaze me with his insight into C++, and Thinking in C++ is his best collection of ideas yet. If you want clear answers to difficult questions about C++, buy this outstanding book." - Gary Entsminger Author, The Tao of Objects"Thinking in C++ patiently and methodically explores the issues of when and how to use inlines, references, operator overloading, inheritance, and dynamic objects, as well as advanced topics such as the proper use of templates, exceptions and multiple inheritance. The entire effort is woven in a fabric that includes Eckels own philosophy of object and program design. A must for every C++ developers bookshelf, Thinking in C++ is the one C++ you must have if youre doing serious development with C++." - Richard Hale Shaw Contributing Editor, PC Magazine
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
masterpiece in teaching!,
By Vahania63 (Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thinking in Java (Paperback)
I consider myself quite experienced in Java but from the moment I started this book I couldn't put it down. The reason is such clarity in logic and simplicity in explanation of sometimes very complicated subjects, which by itself is an art. I believe that anybody with just basic knowledge of software development will understand the innerworkings of Java described in this book. It explains not just the semantics of the language but also a philosophy and logic behind certain decisions. I believe that a reader will get not only a guidance about practical aspects of programming in Java (which this book certainly provides) but he will also become a better software designerin general.I see that Bruce Eckel has two more books related to Java (about patterns and enterprise Java - unfortunately there are only electronic versions) that are available on his web site. I am looking forward to reading them.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best technical reference I own,
By "jattie" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thinking in Java (Paperback)
I'm a software engineer and I obviously read and studied various books on diffirent programming languages. My biggest claim to fame is C Programming, but I thought about object orientation for a long time and that's how I came across "Thinking in Java". I Downloaded the book and even printed it and eventually bought a proper copy, because I was convinced it should be on my bookshelf. After reading the firts couple of chapters I have to admit that for the first time I really do understand object orientation through the clear and concise explanation backed up by good examples given on the subject. Any one interested in Java should defenately own this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
B.S. in Computer Science Required,
By A Customer
This review is from: Thinking in Java (Paperback)
This book should come with a warning: B.S. in Computer Science required. On a positive note, TIJ has interested me in improving upon my education. However, if you don't have the education, or at least a solid grounding in computer architecture, OOP, and Data Structures, you'll glean very little from this deceptively weighty tome.
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