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BKJAVAAP.RVW   960529
 
"Writing Java Applets", John Rodley, 1996, 1-883577-78-0, U$39.95/C$55.99
%A   John Rodley john.rodley@channel1.com
%C   7339 East Acoma Drive, #7, Scottsdale, AZ  85260
%D   1996
%G   1-883577-78-0
%I   Coriolis
%O   U$39.95/C$55.99 800-410-0192 +1-602-483-0192 fax: +1-602-483-0193
%P   448
%T   "Writing Java Applets"
 
In the introduction, Rodley says that his book is not just about applet
programming, but applies equally to Java programming in general.  In chapter
one, he says that the book is not about Java programming, but about writing
applets.  The explanation of this apparent contradiction defines the book.
 
Rodley has not written an introduction to Java.  He assumes that the reader is
already familiar, and possibly well versed, with the Java language and Java
programming.  Thus the structure, variable types, operators, flow control, and
object orientation of Java are not emphasized.  The applet class, AWT (Abstract
Window Toolkit), network communication, downloadable classes, and security
aspects are covered in detail.  As the author points out, though, all of these
functions are applicable to Java programming in general, and are of benefit
even to the "non-net" Java programmer.
 
It is ironic that the paragraph, in the introduction, which commits to ongoing
support for the book and asks for help in finding any bugs should contain the
greatest density of typographical errors in the book.  Sample code is used very
heavily and, unfortunately, is affected by some typos.  These should be obvious
to those who know the language.  They do not, undoubtedly, appear on the code
on the CD-ROM.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1996   BKJAVAAP.RVW   960529

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