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"Java Programming Explorer", Neil Bartlett/Alex Leslie/Steve Simkin, 1996,
1-883577-87-0, U$39.99/C$55.99
%A   Neil Bartlett neilb@the-wire.com
%A   Alex Leslie
%A   Steve Simkin
%C   7339 East Acoma Drive, #7, Scottsdale, AZ  85260
%D   1996
%G   1-883577-87-0
%I   Coriolis
%O   U$39.99/C$55.99 800-410-0192 +1-602-483-0192 fax: +1-602-483-0193
%O   sbounds@coriolis.com anne_tull@coriolis.com
%P   848
%T   "Java Programming Explorer"
 
The first entry into Java programming seems to rely on code that isn't there. 
It isn't really clear when they want you to use sample code from the CD-ROM,
and how to get at it.  They don't include the JDK (Java Development Kit), and
you will surely need it to work along with the book.
 
In spite of which, this is a really great introduction to the Java programming
language.  *Do* get the JDK, or some other Java programming environment,
because this is a hands-on publication.  With that proviso, though, the authors
have crafted their explanations of Java programming very well.  Some of the
initial explanations threw me, but I quickly found that the book supplies a
variety of tries at a given topic: if you don't understand one go at it,
probably one of the others will turn the light on.  (This may be why the volume
runs to 848 pages.)
 
Interestingly, the authors are individually identified with specific chapters. 
In many cases, this means that style and quality may vary.  In the present
work, care has been taken to ensure that the text is clear, readable, and
consistent throughout.
 
"Core Java" (cf. BKCORJAV.RVW) still holds an edge, but only slightly.  The
"Java Programming Explorer" should be quite acceptable as a tutorial for anyone
wanting to get into Java.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1996   BKJVPREX.RVW   960621

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