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Excellent book on Servlets and Java
Excellent in-depth book
Nicely Done
ok book, not the best tutorial
OK for beginners

Java Servlet Programming, 2nd Edition
Jason Hunter
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ASIN: 0596000405

Book Description

Servlets are an exciting and important technology that ties Java to the Web, allowing programmers to write Java programs that create dynamic web content. Java Servlet Programming covers everything Java developers need to know to write effective servlets. It explains the servlet lifecycle, showing how to use servlets to maintain state information effortlessly. It also describes how to serve dynamic web content, including both HTML pages and multimedia data, and explores more advanced topics like integrated session tracking, efficient database connectivity using JDBC, applet-servlet communicaton, interservlet communication, and internationalization. Readers can use the book's numerous real-world examples as the basis for their own servlets. The second edition has been completely updated to cover the new features of Version 2.2 of the Java Servlet API. It introduces chapters on servlet security and advanced communication, and also introduces several popular tools for easier integration of servlet technology with dynamic web pages. These tools include JavaServer Pages (JSP), Tea, XMLC, and the Element Construction Set. In addition to complete coverage of 2.2 specification, Java Servlet programming, 2nd Edition, also contains coverage of the new 2.3 final draft specification.

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Aimed at Web developers with some previous Java experience, Java Servlet Programming, Second Edition, offers a solid introduction to the world of Java development with Servlets and related technologies. Thoroughly revised and newly updated with over a half-dozen new chapters, this title brings an already useful text up to speed with some leading-edge material. It excels particularly in explaining how to program dynamic Web content using Java Servlets, with a fine introduction to all the APIs, programming techniques, and tips you will need to be successful with this standard.

Besides a useful guide to APIs, the book looks at a variety of techniques for saving session state, as well as showing how Servlets can work together to power Web sites. You will learn performance tips and ways to get Servlets to work together (like forwarding and redirection), plus the basics of database programming with JDBC, to build content with "live" data. A later chapter examines what's next for Servlets with the emerging Servlet 2.3 API standard. Importantly, the authors go over deploying and configuring Web applications by editing XML files, a must-have for successfully running Servlets in real applications.

Since the first edition of this title, the choices for Java Web developers have grown much richer. Many of the new chapters in this edition look at options beyond Servlets. Short sections on application frameworks such as Tea, WebMacro, the Element Construction Set (ECS), XMLC, and JavaServer Pages (JSP) let you explore what's out there for Java developers today with a survey of some current tools that can speed up creating new Web applications.

The text closes with reference sections on Servlet APIs (and other material) that will be useful for any working developer. Although Servlets are not the only game in town, they are still important tools for successful Web development. This updated edition shows you just how to do it with plenty of basic and advanced tips for taking full advantage of this powerful Java standard. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered:

Overview and history of Java Servlets
Fundamentals of HTTP
Web applications (including deployment and configuration using XML files)
The Servlet lifecycle (initializing, processing requests, cleanup, and caching)
Multimedia content (images and compressed content)
WAP and WML for wireless content
Servlet session tracking techniques (hidden form fields, cookies, and URL rewriting)
Security issues with Servlets (including certificates and SSL)
Tutorial for JDBC and Java database programming
Using applets and Servlets together
Servlet collaboration
Quick introduction to Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Internationalization issues
Survey of third-party Servlet application frameworks and tools: Tea, WebMacro, the Element Contruction Set (ECS), XMLC, and JavaServer Pages (JSP)
Miscellaneous tips for Servlets (including sending e-mail and using regular expressions)
Description of the new Servlet 2.3 API spec
Servlet API quick reference

Customer Reviews:

Excellent book on Servlets and Java.......2006-02-08

If you do not understand servlets and program in Java this book is for you. I found it very easy to read and comprehend right off the bat. The examples are excellent and you will get off writing servlets very quickly. It is somewhat shallow in complex examples but then again how complex are servlets. Some best practices and commercial examples could have helped a lot.

Excellent in-depth book.......2005-03-05

I completely agree with the 5-star positive reviews listed here. I saw a couple of new ones that were not so positive, so I wanted to voice my opinion.

This book is very well written - well structured, with in depth explanations, humor, good code examples. It can be used both as a tutorial and as a reference.

Even though it may be showing its age now in a couple of places (e.g. Tapestry is not mentioned, uses JDK 1.0 and 1.1 for the examples), it is still very good. It paints a complete picture, so one ends up with understanding of the principles and architecture - which is what matters - for the updated APIs there is always JavaDOC.

I don't know how suitable it is for beginners, but for an experienced programmer it is a thoroughly enjoyable read - once I started it I couldn't stop until I finished (I didn't actually type the examples - that isn't necessary for understanding the material) .

Nicely Done.......2004-12-05

This book's examples in later chapters may be a bit much for the beginner, but it does a good job of covering thing very well. Good coverage of various protocols, etc.

ok book, not the best tutorial.......2004-10-19

I found this book to be semi helpful. It would have been nice if it was more tutorial like. The examples also were not the most straightforward. The book does cover alot though.

OK for beginners.......2004-05-16

I wouldn't say this is an excellent book, but it's not bad. The book covers good fundamentals in its first 8 chapters for those beginning Servlets. The book also covers some useful information on JDBC and Java Server Pages. There's also some additional coverage on Applet-Servlet communication, Internationalization and Tea & WebMacro application frameworks. However some topics like JavaBeans, SSL, Filters, deployment descriptors and XML were too brief and should have been given some depth. Another dissappointment is that all examples are based on API 2.2 but not 2.3!!. The Appendix just touches on new features of API 2.3 with also a separate listing of API 2.3.
It's been 8 mths since I purchased this book. I'd suggest that starters either wait for the next edition or get something that is based on Servlet API 2.3.

Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days, Professional Reference Edition (2nd Edition)

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Good Learning Guide
Solid book for new programmers or experienced in other languages
The best beginners book
Great intro to Java
Very nice

Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days, Professional Reference Edition (2nd Edition)
Laura Lemay , and Rogers Cadenhead
Manufacturer: Sams
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Head First Java, 2nd Edition

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Newly revised for some of the latest Sun JDK 1.3 standards, the second edition of Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days provides a refreshingly compact and useful tour of Java suitable for anyone who wants to master this powerful programming language quickly.

Currently, Java has some 2,000 classes and over 24,000 methods and properties. Instead of covering a laundry list of features, this book concentrates on what's really important, and keeps your attention with short, clever examples, many of which use names and examples drawn from pop culture or historical trivia.

The first week of lessons in the book comprises an easily digestible tutorial on basic Java, with review questions and exercises that will help you start using it on your own. Next comes a tour of the various options for building user interfaces in today's Java, including Swing applets and applications. In addition to basic component programming, you'll learn graphics using the new Java 2D API. (The older Abstract Windowing Toolkit, AWT, isn't covered.) Material on threading, animation, and sound helps you explore Java's multimedia capabilities.

The third and final week of lessons addresses advanced Java APIs and features that extend the reach of Java on the enterprise. After delving into more advanced class design, the book looks at topics like I/O streams in Java and Object Serialization (which allows objects to work with streams). Chapters on security and basic networking (illustrated using a server that generates trivia questions for clients) will let you work with Java on the Internet. The book closes with a chapter on database programming with JDBC. (There's also coverage of the older JDK 1.0 collection classes, which is a little surprising given the book's focus on newer Java 2 standards.)

All in all, Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days provides an efficiently packaged tutorial for learning Java, one that will be appreciated by any beginning Java programmer. The sheer number of classes and APIs in today's Java can be overwhelming. The intelligent and concise series of lessons in this book will help jump-start your knowledge. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered:

Overview and history of Java
Introduction to objects
Class inheritance
Tutorial for basic Java (including data types and keywords, flow control, and working with objects)
Arrays
Basic Java applications
Methods and constructors
Introduction to Java applets
Building Swing user interfaces (basic component types, layout managers, and event processing)
Java 2D graphics (drawing basic shapes, text output, and fonts)
Using threads for animation
Loading and displaying images
Java Sound (including MIDI files)
Advanced class design (interfaces, packages, advanced method options)
Exception handling and security
Signing JAR files
File and stream I/O in Java
Object Serialization and reflection
Remote Method Invocation (RMI)
Java networking basics (sockets and servers)
Building custom UI components with JavaBeans
Database programming with JDBC
JDK 1.0 collection classes
References on the Sun JDK 1.3 (including installation)

Book Description

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days, Second Edition is known for its clear and personable writing, its extensive use of examples, and its logical step-by-step organization. This new edition maintains and improves upon all these qualities, while updating and revising the material to cover the latest developments in Java and the way the language is used today.

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A thoroughly revised, updated, and improved edition of one of the world's leading Java tutorials Updated to cover version 1.4 of the Java 2 Standard Edition SDK-due to be finalized by the end of 2001. Restructured and rewritten to expand the book's coverage of core Java programming topics. Authors are expert technical writers, able explain the most complex programming concepts with clarity and humor. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days continues to be one of the most popular, best-selling Java tutorials on the market. Written by two expert technical writers, it has been acclaimed for its clear and personable writing, for its extensive use of examples, and for its logical and complete organization. This new edition of the book maintains and improves upon all these qualities, while updating, revising, and reorganizing the material to cover the latest developments in Java and to expand the book's coverage of core Java programming topics. Sun's new version of Java 2 Standard Edition-SDK version 1.4-is expected to be released by the end of 2001. According to Sun, version 1.4 builds upon Java's cross-platform support and security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. Laura Lemay is one of the world's most popular authors on Web development topics. Her books have sold over two million copies worldwide. Known for her ability to clearly explain even the most difficult technical topics, she complements her discussions with interesting yet practical examples. She is also the author of Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML & XHTML in 21 Days, 0-672-32077-0, $34.99, Sams, 3/2001. Rogers Cadenhead is a writer, computer programmer, and Web developer who has written nine books on Internet-related topics. He maintains the Cruel Site of the Day and several other popular Internet sites. He is also the author of Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours, 0-672-3236-3, $24.99, Sams, 11/ 2000. 0672323702

Customer Reviews:

Good Learning Guide.......2007-03-21

This book has good examples. Should invest the time and decipline to complete the book

Solid book for new programmers or experienced in other languages.......2007-02-15

This is an excellent book for anyone who is looking to get into programming for the first time or for programmers experienced in other languages looking to move to Java. I would recommend this book as the absolute first book someone interested in becoming a Java programmer needs to pick up. Enough said ;).

The best beginners book.......2007-02-15

Good examples, easy to follow. Excellent sense of humor. This is a must-have for any Java beginner.

Great intro to Java.......2005-09-29

It helps to have a little programming experience under your belt. That having been said, this book provides a comprehensive, and readable introduction to Java.

Very nice.......2005-05-29

I just wanted to increase the rating of the book from the 3.5 stars it has. I disagree with the majority of complaints people had earlier on. This book is very good, and very friendly. It is broken into days, and each new day is a new section which builds upon previous days while improving upon the information you need to know. It repeats some information as you progress thru the 21 sections, but in a clever way. It may be a bit hard for a novice programmer, but programming is not an easy task to begin with. For someone coming from a background in C/C++ or .NET, you can probably get thru half of the book in a week. Overall, this book is very well designed.

Introduction to Java Programming with JBuilder 4/5/6/7 (2nd Edition)

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Great Book
Near-excellent book
Awful Introduction to Java Book
Terrible and overpriced
where's the beef?

Introduction to Java Programming with JBuilder 4/5/6/7 (2nd Edition)
Y. Daniel Liang
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Tutorial for JBuilder

ASIN: 0130333646

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This revision of a best seller covers Java 2-the newest version of the Java programming language- principles of programming, and core Java features. The book includes all the subjects required in the Level 1 Java Certification Exam. The book is aided by Borland®'s JBuilder…œ—which can help readers not only develop Java programs more productively, but also learn Java programming more effectively. JBuilder…œ 4 is introduced throughout the book, making learning of JBuilder…œ easy, because the new features of JBuilder…œ are covered in relation to the topics in each chapter. A CD-ROM with each copy of the book includes source code and JBuilder…œ 4 Foundation Software. A step-by-step approach first lays a sound foundation on programming elements, control statements, and methods; then introduces object-oriented programming; moves on to graphics programming; and concludes with advanced features that enable readers to develop comprehensive programs. Expansion of Part II provides a more in-depth introduction to object-oriented programming and design. Topics such as arrays, inheritance, Swing graphics programming, exception handling, internationalization, multithreading, multimedia, I/O, and Java data are featured. For reference use by those in computer science, engineering and business careers who want to learn Java programming with JBuilder…œ

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2004-04-17

This is a great book if you learn by example like I do. This is a college freshman level book. It was used at Texas A&M in 2002-03 and I believe it is still in use in 04. If you learn better by example than by pages and pages of theory, this is the book for you.

Near-excellent book.......2003-09-26

I think this book is near-excellent. I have a great deal of programming experience in other languages, so I cannot speak for those who have had no programming experience. But for those who have, this book is terrific. If you want to get into Java, you might take a class that begins with GUI right away. This is a mistake, and the author recognizes this. He starts with basic programming fundamentals and then he explains object-oriented concepts in the two most important chapters 6 and 8. Only after you are comfortable with inheritance, constructors, and interfaces does he go into Swing. The Swing chapters are fun! You should do all the exercises. The only drawback to the book is that there are lots of typographical errors. But the author posts Errata on his web site and does respond to e-mail, so you can notify him when you see a mistake. Speaking of the web site, he has tests that you can take. These tests are not easy. He really tests your knowledge. I usually get a score in the 80s because there are many trick questions. But you learn to appreciate them because they really get you to study closely. I recommend this book to programmers experienced in other languages who are just now beginning Java. If you are new to programming, you may want to try another book, but chapters 1 through 5 should help you if you want to stay with this book.

Awful Introduction to Java Book.......2003-03-24

This book is not an introduction book. If you have little or no programming experience, do not buy this book. Other than being overpriced, the author introduces topics that are way too advanced for the beginner. This book is probably better for individuals that have some background in programming. Save yourself the money and find another book. The author should really consider revising this book. I think he has lost touch with the readers of his text in calling it an "Intro" book. I found other books at 1/3 the price that was much better. Total waste of money!

Terrible and overpriced.......2003-02-25

I am presently taking a Java course using this book and I cannot understand how anyone found that this book was well written or easy to understand. The author adds unnecessary elements to most of his examples, which confuses the reader, especially when the example is dealing with an abstract concept. I'm up to chapter 8 now and doing well in the course, despite the shortcomings of this book. At this point I find the book to be mediocre at best. I would definitely not recommend it to anyone, especially if you haven't had any programming experience. I'm sure there are better and CHEAPER books out there on Java.

where's the beef?.......2002-10-04

I am a computer science student and have programmed in numerous languages including BASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN, HP SPL, C, and DELPHI (PASCAL). The course I am following based on this text is my first exposure to Java and Borland's JBuilder. While the text provides many sample programs, the applications are very specific and rather contrived. If you are an experienced programmer new to Java, you will find this text to be a poor reference. The skills most important to getting started with JBuilder, creating a new project and managing the files, are dealt with very summarily and may end up causing you hours of frustration. If you're planning to learn at home, I suggest searching a bit further before settling for this book.

Java & XML, 2nd Edition: Solutions to Real-World Problems

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A book worth owning
Good but could be more.
Good introduction, a little diffuse
No XML Security
Pleasant, but flakey

Java & XML, 2nd Edition: Solutions to Real-World Problems
Brett McLaughlin
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Xslt

ASIN: 0596001975

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While the XML "buzz" still dominates talk among Internet developers, the critical need is for information that cuts through the hype and lets Java programmers put XML to work. Java & XML shows how to use the APIs, tools, and tricks of XML to build real-world applications, with the end result that both the data and the code are portable. This second edition of Java & XML adds chapters on Advanced SAX and Advanced DOM, new chapters on SOAP and data binding, and new examples throughout. A concise chapter on XML basics introduces concepts, and the rest of the book focuses on using XML from your Java applications. Java developers who need to work with XML, or think that they will in the future--as well as developers involved in the new peer-to-peer movement, messaging, or web services--will find the new Java & XML a constant companion. This book covers:

The basics of XML, including DTDs, namespaces, XML Schema, XPath, and XSL
The SAX API, including all handlers, the SAX 2 extensions, filters, and writers
The DOM API, including DOM Level 2, Level 3, and the Traversal, Range, CSS, Events, and HTML modules.
The JDOM API, including the core, a look at XPath support, and JDOM as a JSR
Using web publishing frameworks like Apache Cocoon
Developing applications with XML-RPC
Using SOAP and UDDI for web services
Data Binding, using both DTDs and XML Schema for constraints
Building business-to-business applications with XML
Building information channels with RSS and dynamic content with XSP

Includes a quick reference on SAX 2.0, DOM Level 2, and JDOM.

Customer Reviews:

A book worth owning.......2004-07-28

The author covers some background, but mainly sticks to the business end of dealing with XML using java. The book is set out so you can read the parts that are relevant to getting a particular piece of technology working quickly.

Before reading this book I had never written an XML parser, but within a couple of days I was able to rework a parser to make it work both faster and with a smaller memory footprint by following the guidelines in this book. The details are not covered in great depth, but enough to get a job done, and make this a portabe reference.

Another book worth owning from the O'Reilly press.

Good but could be more........2004-05-07

Second editions are always great. However, I find that I dont like all of the API reference in the book. I would rather look at APIs electronically and talk concepts in the book.

Good introduction, a little diffuse.......2004-03-14

Compared with .NET and XML this book tends to wander and rat hole a little. The book covers the basics. The SAX and DOM approaches. It also covers XSLT and serving XML. It also covers advanced topics like Castor, JDOM, and web services. But most of the subjects are covered at a cursory level and do not serve as a complete introduction.

There is a small reference at the end of the book which is not as easy to read as the APIs described in the Nutshell style.

I gave this book four stars because, while it does lack focus, it is a good introduction to the XML APIs for Java. In the third release they should concentrate a little harder editing in some focus and a better reference section at the end.

No XML Security.......2003-04-01

This book doesn't have anything I couldn't find by just looking at samples on Sun's site.

Most of all, it's missing security like XML Signatures, and XML encryption.

Pleasant, but flakey.......2003-03-28

This book is great if you know something about XML and Java. For true beginners, well, it's a stretch. It also starts to show its age, and furthermore, its supporting website - both on the author's web server and O'Reilly's own servers, is sketchy. You will rely on both to use the code mentioned in the book.
Otherwise, it is just an unremarkable information piece about Java and XML.

The Java(TM) Virtual Machine Specification (2nd Edition)

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bad book
pretty bad
Know Thy JVM
Be careful of the copyright and license agreement!
Excellent reference for the JVM

The Java(TM) Virtual Machine Specification (2nd Edition)
Tim Lindholm , and Frank Yellin
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ASIN: 0201432943

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If you're writing a Java bytecode interpreter--or a compiler that generates binary files for such an interpreter--The Java Virtual Machine Specification has the information you need. It's the definitive document on Java compilers and runtime environments.

The first part of The Java Virtual Machine Specification discusses the relationships among Java program elements like objects, variables, data types, arrays, exceptions and threads, and compile and run time. Implementers of Java compilers and interpreters need to understand this stuff, but it also makes fascinating reading for Java programmers--it'll help with writing more efficient applications.

From there, the authors dig into the binary .class file format. They provide information on creating such a file as output from a Java compiler, and also give lots of data on how a Java interpreter should examine a .class file to verify its validity and trustworthiness. The authors explain how to carry out loading and linking operations on the objects a .class file defines.

The latter half of The Java Virtual Machine Specification is pure reference--it's a list of all Java opcodes, their purposes, formats, and accepted operands. There's also information about the exceptions each opcode can throw during compilation and execution.

Helpfully, the authors provide a peek at how Sun's Java compiler (javac) and Java interpreter (java) work, complete with source code. These examples promise to provide developers with hints as they implement their own compilers and runtime environments. --David Wall

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The nucleus of the Java programming language, the Java Virtual Machine is the technology responsible for Java's cross-platform delivery, the small size of its compiled code, and its security capabilities.

Written by its designers and implementors, this book represents the complete and definitive specification for the Java Virtual Machine. It is an essential reference for compiler writers and Java Virtual Machine implementors. For all Java programmers, the book offers a unique and fascinating internal view of how Java really works.

In this book, you will find comprehensive coverage of the Java Virtual Machine class file format and instruction set. In addition, directions for compiling for the Java Virtual Machine with numerous practical examples clarify how the Java Virtual Machine operates in practice. The book also demonstrates the Java Virtual Machine's powerful verification techniques. In all, the book provides sufficient detail to enable you to implement your own fully-compatible Java Virtual Machine.

Customer Reviews:

bad book.......2006-02-25

The "binding" of the book is broken. Moreover to have the book I have to pay 5 in addition to what I payed to amazon, and none has tell me that! I will not buy another book with amazon!

pretty bad.......2004-06-10

the authors simply don't know how to present their stuff in an orderly fashion. looks like a rushed job.

go look at John Gough's "Compiling for the .NET Common Language Runtime", which treats a similar topic, and you see the difference. or if you prefer a formal style, look at "Java and the Java Virtual Machine: Definition, Verification, Validation".

Know Thy JVM.......2001-12-06

the pace is a little stilted, and the plot is quite worn-out, but I love the wildly surrealistic sections...

Be careful of the copyright and license agreement!.......2000-05-18

This book has a very unusual copyright notice. By using the information in this book, you implicitly enter into an agreement with Sun microsystems where any clean room Java implementations you write, from scratch, have to be submitted to Sun for conformance testing. I did not discover this until years after I bought the book. This kind of a "contract-by-fait-accompli" is illegal and unenforceable, but it may still be a pain to deal with. I suggest the Meyer and Downing book instead, since it is unencumbered.

Excellent reference for the JVM.......2000-02-22

If you're writing a Java compiler or Java Virtual Machine, this book is a must-have. It's also great for the serious Java programmer who is interested in the "guts" of how Java works. But if you want a tutorial on the JVM, you'll be better served by another book. Before you buy this book, you should also know that the on-line version is freely available.

Inside Java 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation (2nd Edition)

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Good book - Needs a complete revision from J2SE 1.4.2
Go and buy this book
Required Reading for Java Security
Guardrails for JDK 1.2
Not an easy read, but well worth the effort

Inside Java 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation (2nd Edition)
Li Gong , Gary Ellison , and Mary Dageforde
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ASIN: 0201787911

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"The book is of enormous consequence and potential value. The Java(TM) 2 Platform Security represents an advance of major proportions, and the information in this book is captured nowhere else." --Peter G. Neumann, Principal Scientist, SRI International Computer Science Lab, author of Computer-Related Risks, and Moderator of the Risks Forum

"Profound! There are a large number of security pearls. I enjoyed and was very impressed by both the depth and breadth of the book." --Stephen Northcutt, Director of Research for Intrusion Detection and Response, SANS Institute

Inside the Java(TM) 2 Platform Security is the definitive and comprehensive guide to the Java security platform. Written by the Chief Java Security Architect at Sun, it provides a detailed look into the central workings of the Java(TM) security architecture and describes security tools and techniques for successful implementation.

This book features detailed descriptions of the many enhancements incorporated within the security architecture that underlies the Java 2 platform. It also provides a practical guide to the deployment of Java security, and shows how to customize, extend, and refine the core security architecture. For those new to the topic, the book includes an overview of computer and network security concepts and an explanation of the basic Java security model.

You will find detailed discussions on such specific topics as:

* The original Java sandbox security model * The new Java 2 Platform permission hierarchy * How Java security supports the secure loading of classes * Java 2 access control mechanisms * Policy configuration * Digital certificates * Security tools, including Key Store and Jar Signer * Secure Java programming techniques * Ways to customize the Java security architecture with new permission types * How to move legacy security code onto the Java(TM) 2 Platform

In addition, the book discusses techniques for preserving object security-such as signing, sealing, and guarding objects-and outlines the Java cryptography architecture. Throughout, the book points out common mistakes and contains numerous code examples demonstrating the usage of classes and methods.

With this complete and authoritative guide, you will gain a deeper understanding into how and why the Java security technology functions as it does, and will be better able to utilize its sophisticated security capabilities in the development of your applications.

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An expert tour of security on the new Java 2 platform, Inside Java 2 Security will find an enthusiastic audience among advanced Java developers and system administrators. As the author notes during the general discussion on network security, safeguarding your system goes far beyond mere cryptography.

This book reviews multiple security threats and the strategies used to combat them, such as denial of service attacks, Trojan horses, and covert channels. In addition, it touches on the evolution of Java security from the restrictive days of the JDK 1.0 sandbox to the sophisticated security features available in Java 2, including a section that presents a list of 11 security bugs found in early versions of Java.

Because Java 2 security is now policy-based, it must be managed by system administrators as part of enterprise security. A chapter on Java 2 security presents the "big picture" as well as the classes used to implement policy-based security where developers can control access to an entire system like files, network resources, or runtime permissions on code. The book also discusses the rather primitive tools used for Java 2 security management such as the policytool utility. For advanced developers, further sections demonstrate how to create new permission classes and how to make JDK 1.1 security code migrate to Java 2.

A section on the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) shows that Java 2 supports the latest in encryption standards like SHA, DSA, RSA, and X.509 certificates. The text concludes with some well-considered predictions for the future of security on the Java platform. In the meantime, this book shows you what you will need to know about security when committing to Java 2 on the enterprise. Security is now part of the picture and will require both extra development time and administrative effort. --Richard Dragan

Customer Reviews:

Good book - Needs a complete revision from J2SE 1.4.2 .......2006-03-22

This book is certainly gives good introduction to the fundamentals of Java security. For those new to Java security, there is also brief intro to security of the Java language and platform. The coverage on Java Security APIs are bit narrow and needs lot of update on JCE, JAAS, JSSE etc.
Frankly speaking this book is a bit obsolete and now it's for the authors to come out with a new edition including Java 5 and Java 6 !

Go and buy this book.......2003-10-06

If you are new to Java, then you shouldn't buy this book.
If you are new to security, then you shouldn't buy this book.
If you prefer loads of examples instead of dense and precise explanations, then you shouldn't buy this book.
If you are looking for a pictorial guide on Java security, then you would probably have to go somewhere else as well.

However...

If you know your Java basics,
If you like completeness,
If you like preciseness,
If you want to know why the APIs look the way they do,
If you take nothing for granted,
If you want an update on latest changes,
If you like things to be drawn in a historical perspective,
If you want a book that you can pick up and read a chapter without having to go through it in a linear way,
If you are serious about security,
In that case you should now pick up your coat, and run to the nearest bookstore to buy this book.

The only thing I found odd in this book is the introduction into security, covering a discussion in general, and an overview of different types of security and access control models. The weird thing is that it introduces a lot of concepts, without actually refering to any of them in the chapters later on.

Required Reading for Java Security.......2003-08-04

The second edition is the most up-to-date Java security book for j2se v 1.4.x. A must-required reading for Java security platform written by Sun's Java security team. It describes the nuts and bolts in a readable language. Highly recommended.

Guardrails for JDK 1.2.......2003-07-29

If you are a Java developer, please read this book. It is complete in terms of the security hooks and accurate. It is a great book, deserving of five stars.

Not an easy read, but well worth the effort.......2002-01-04

I'm not surprised this book has drawn so many negative reviews. This book is indeed difficult to digest but then the Java Security model itself is rich, subtle and takes time to master. The book does an admirable job of explaining the motivation behind the complete overhaul of the Java 1.1 security architecture, the Java 2 security API design nuances, the flexibility of the fine-grained access-control model in Java 2 and how the backward compatibility concerns with code written with 1.1 style security checks were addressed in the new design. The book also has an intersting chapter addressing security needs of objects in transit (RMI) and a short chapter on cryptography, which anyway is a vast subject in its own right. The key chapters to read are the 3,4 and 5, especially for people who have some background in Java 2 security.

On the negative side, I have to say, the book is inconsistent in parts - I have trouble believing that Li Gong wrote the entire book himself. It's amazing to see chapters discussing at length how you install Java 2, change your CLASSPATH on different platforms etc. while in the same book elsewhere, you see terse, packed explanations about how the classloader hierarchy works in 1.2 or how the basic access control algorithm is extended for privileged operations and some very concise but useful discussions about possible design alternatives in the core library itself. The code samples are very insightful in that they illustrate the workings of some of the core library classes itself with the new security infrastrucure and not some toy samples. However, this also makes the book an unlikely candidate for gleaning ready to use code samples from, which means, if you are looking for how to's and not whys this is probably not the book for you, you might want to consider the Oreilly book.

For people well experienced in Java and OO design, if you want to learn insights about why the security apis are designed the way they are, you might well consider giving this book multiple reads. It's well worth the effort.

In short, this is a difficult but good book. Hopefully, in subsequent editions Li Gong would work on making it better, and also include more details on interesting new additions like JAAS etc.

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This book needs a revision.
Excellent JAVA book covering all security issues
Good Structure
Good Overview of Java Security
Comprehensive, in-depth and accurate

Java Security (2nd Edition)
Scott Oaks
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One of Java's most striking claims is that it provides a secure programming environment. Yet despite endless discussion, few people understand precisely what Java's claims mean and how it backs up those claims. If you're a developer, network administrator or anyone else who must understand or work with Java's security mechanisms, Java Security is the in-depth exploration you need. Java Security, 2nd Edition, focuses on the basic platform features of Java that provide security--the class loader, the bytecode verifier, and the security manager--and recent additions to Java that enhance this security model: digital signatures, security providers, and the access controller. The book covers the security model of Java 2, Version 1.3, which is significantly different from that of Java 1.1. It has extensive coverage of the two new important security APIs: JAAS (Java Authentication and Authorization Service) and JSSE (Java Secure Sockets Extension). Java Security, 2nd Edition, will give you a clear understanding of the architecture of Java's security model and how to use that model in both programming and administration. The book is intended primarily for programmers who want to write secure Java applications. However, it is also an excellent resource for system and network administrators who are interested in Java security, particularly those who are interested in assessing the risk of using Java and need to understand how the security model works in order to assess whether or not Java meets their security needs.

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Scott Oakes' Java Security is extraordinary both for its technical depth and its readability. It provides the Java programmer with a complete overview of the Java security architecture and security classes, plus a wealth of detailed information and code examples for specific implementations. The book opens with a clear discussion of what Java security is, how the various Java sandbox models work, and how Java applications and applets execute within the security model. The following chapters look in depth at the elements of the Java security architecture: language rules, class loaders, the security manager, the access controller, and permission objects. All these chapters provide detailed information on implementation, as well as an excellent explanation of the role of each feature within the entire security picture. The second half of the book covers cryptographic features in the Java security package (much enhanced in Java 1.2) and how Java programs work with code that performs authentication and encryption. Here, you'll find detailed chapters on message digests, keys and certificates, key management, digital signatures, and the Java Cryptography Extensions. Anyone who needs to understand Java security, but especially those who will implement security features in Java applications, will want to own this book.

Customer Reviews:

This book needs a revision........2006-04-27

JDK 1.5 has many updates to platform security as well as APIs. I bought this book recently and it does not have updates after jdk 1.4.

Excellent JAVA book covering all security issues.......2005-08-27

A good introduction and explanation of the Java language security (sandbox, security manager, access controller and class loaders). The same for criptography, it is clearer than Java criptography. It includes great chapters for SSL and JAAS. God job Scott (Oaks). I really recommend this book both for introduction and guide.

Good Structure.......2004-11-26

One thing for sure that this book is well structured, chapters are properly segregated and closely linked to each other. It makes introduction to java security seems easy.

I used to find java security a bit complicated, got pieces of information from articles that I read, but I ended up having more questions.

Some of the APIs shown in the examples are deprecated for JDK 1.4, but you can easily replace them with the new classes.

Good Overview of Java Security.......2002-09-25

The term "security" means many different things. This book deals with the built-in security features of Java, which most programmers access through the Security Manager and Access Controller. Overall, I liked this book and found it a really good introduction to secutiry. However, for the price of this book, I expected a lot more infomation. For example, I would have liked it if the author explored the cryptographic package in depth and gave more real world examples of using ciphers and encryption. ALthough this is not technically what the book is about, most people think of cryptogrophy in terms of security.

Comprehensive, in-depth and accurate.......2002-05-23

Java Security is a definitive guide. It covers all aspects of security in Java 2 in great depth and with technical accuracy. Be warned however, it is not light reading nor an introdutory book.

J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server (2nd Edition)

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Great Book for J2EE Architects and Senior Developers
Could be improved
Average
Excellent
A must-read for any new Weblogic Developer

J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server (2nd Edition)
Angela Yochem , David Carlson , and Tad Stephens
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ASIN: 0131015524

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For any Java developer working with BEA's popular Java application server, J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server offers a great source of information for doing more with your Java Web applications. Filled with tips on what works and the "best practices" to get more performance and functionality, this book is a virtual must-have for anyone working on this platform.

In theory, it doesn't matter what application server you run for J2EE-compliant applications. This title proves the traditional wisdom wrong. It explores the inner workings of setting up and running Java on BEA WebLogic while providing a solid tour to the Java APIs and standards supported by all J2EE-compliant application servers. Short chapters on standard APIs and "application styles" including servlets and JSPs show off the basics here. Along the way, the authors provide specific practical advice for cooperating with the BEA server product, including nuts-and-bolts configuration advice.

The book's dual focus on introducing key J2EE APIs and how to implement them on BEA is probably best illustrated with its several excellent chapters on Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs). Not only do the authors introduce key concepts on how to design and code real EJBs, but they deliver numerous tips for choosing the right kind of bean based on the optimizations available in BEA. (For example, they cover the optimized "find" methods available in entity beans, which should be faster than even do-it-yourself code in bean-managed persistence, BMP, components.) This is invaluable information that can let you write code that really flies on the BEA platform.

Other sections look at leading-edge support available in J2EE in message beans, transactions (and JTA), plus other ways to extend the range of your Java BEA applications with e-mail, plus better security (with SSL and built-in Java authentication).

In all, this title makes a strong case that learning the underlying application server platform will let you create better Java applications. This title is a worthy resource for anyone using BEA WebLogic to power their Java applications, whether they are a developer, administrator, or manager. --Richard Dragan

Customer Reviews:

Great Book for J2EE Architects and Senior Developers.......2006-10-27

This book provides comprehensive coverage on J2EE architecture, key concepts, and elements (Servlets, EJBs, JNDI, JDBC, JMS, and JSP) using WebLogic application server 8 as a platform. In later chapters, the book also covers practical topics such as WebLogic administration, security, design and product deployment processes, clustering, and capacity planning. It provides insightful design methodologies that have quality production systems as an end goal.

This book can serves as a good reference book for reviewing key J2EE concepts. I highly recommend this book to software architects and senior J2EE developers.

Could be improved.......2006-01-17

While I have found this book useful, it also has some obvious errors that should have been caught. The explanation of how to use many of the examples on the CD-ROM is either poor, or non-existent in some cases. All in all it is an ok book, but I think I will need to find a better book and buy it before I will feel I really understand Weblogic. Cannot fully recommend this book. If you can buy it cheap as a used book then maybe it might be worth your money.

Average.......2005-09-09

This book might be a good book for beginner/intermediate programmers but it does little for intermediate/advance programmers who want to learn about weblogic. Advanced users will easily get bored with its simplicity and lack of detail on critical topics such as command line depoyment or even console for that matter (not practical). Their are a lot of things that are assumed in this book and really just scratches the surface of weblogic. Just when topics get interesting, the authors refer the reader to weblogic's online edocs.

If you have understanding of j2ee and need to get upto date with weblogic , this is not the book for you. The examples in this book are very simple, with probably a hello world example for each chapter. You can see this as either good or bad. warning: Some beginners to j2ee will find some difficulty understanding deployment without previous knowledge in j2ee, The book is not very PRACTICAL. It would have been prefaired if the examples in each chapter continued on to the following chapter, this way the reader could learn how the different components in j2ee work together and more prefairably in a weblogic environment.

Overall I didnt enjoy reading this book very much, some chapters are really well done while others are not, I give this book a 3 only because this book would serve well for a beginner in j2ee and not weblogic.

Excellent.......2004-11-19

This book is an excellent survey of WebLogic Server 8.1 and, more generally, building applications with J2EE. It describes each of the functional areas of the server - JSP and servlets, EJBs, JMS, JDBC, security, administration, etc. It also reviews other technologies, such as web services, XML, and SOA, and how they relate to J2EE. The example application is thorough and useful. This is an excellent book for someone new to WebLogic Server and J2EE or an expert looking to polish skills.

A must-read for any new Weblogic Developer.......2004-07-26

A great way to learn J2EE if you are looking to use Weblogic as your application server. Most of the examples are clear easy to follow. I definitely recommend it.

Java: An Introduction to Computer Science & Programming (2nd Edition)

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Savitch is an Moron
DO NOT GET THIS BOOK
Bad choice for people without programming experience
Liked it - But did not adopt it because of 'SavitchIn'
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Java: An Introduction to Computer Science & Programming (2nd Edition)
Walter Savitch
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Written by a best-selling author, this concise, accessible introduction covers key language features as well as uses a conversational style to teach programmers problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Readers are introduced to object-oriented programming and important computer science concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. It includes thorough coverage of the Swing libraries and event driven programming. Thorough early coverage of objects is included, with an emphasis on applications over applets. Java: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming starts from the beginning and teaches traditional, more basic techniques, such as algorithm design. The author includes a highly flexible format that allows instructors and readers to adapt coverage of topics to their preferred order. Covers Java2, Sun's latest version of the Java language and contains a flexible design. Appropriate for readers interested in an introduction to Computer Science using Java (CS1 with Java) and other introductory programming courses.

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Savitch is an Moron.......2005-09-26

Why does he think he is so god damn special that he needs to create a method with his last name for input? This teaches NOTHING about input!!! Sorry but once you get hired at a company they will NOT be using SavitchIn

This guy an IDIOT.

DO NOT GET THIS BOOK.......2005-04-20

This book is a complete waste of money. First, the software installation instructions are terrible for a beginner programmer. The flow of the book jumps around like 2 kangaroos during mating season. It starts by saying that this book is for the beginner then jumps right into the first program then back to basics. The author doesn't explain terms like "class" and "method" to a level that the simple person can understand. Those who say this is a good book obviously didn't read it. Don't buy this book just get a good instructor who has several years of experience. Note the help websites that are in the front of the book DON'T EXIST.

Bad choice for people without programming experience.......2005-03-28

It would be a good book if it went right to the point. But it goes over and over again through the same ideas, making it very confusing. They give you the first example and then they revise it over an over again, adding more code and saying that the first example is not good.

"We will say a bit more about the class Container later in this chapter" p. 730

Another example (in the same page!):

"An invocation of the method add can be written in the simplier form contentPane.add(label); instead of the slightly more complex (and slightly less efficient) expression getContentPane().add(label);" -which they give several pages before.

Why don't they give you the good one from the very beginning, so you don't need to re-learn and erase your notes from the chapter making the learning process super slow?

I also find it unorganized and boring. I think programming could be tought in a more interesting way, like in the book Head First Java, 2nd Edition. It is an interesting, fun and great book to learn Java. It is too bad that the professor's choice was Savitch, instead.

Liked it - But did not adopt it because of 'SavitchIn'.......2003-12-26

I really liked the book. Savitch explains how to program in plain english - and he is easy to read. The only fault in the book (and the reason I did not adopt it in my Java courses is that he used 'SavitchIn'( a nice class he made for user input ) instead of what the student needs to learn.
Again - this is a REALLY GOOD JAVA BOOK. But he really needs to lose the 'SavitchIn' class. (Well, at least use it as an ALTERNATE way to get user input.) What a shame. And I really like his chapters on Swing.

Good Java learning book.......2003-10-30

The way he writes this book makes it seem as if he's right there talking to you - using words you understand. The explanations are crystal clear.
Savitch is to Java as Malik is to C++. Both make it easy to learn - and after all, that's what I buy a book for - to learn.
Only drawback is the high price, but I suggest you bite the bullet so you won't have buyer's remorse. Go ahead and get the better book. (Also get the Schaums Outline.)

Inside Servlets: Server-Side Programming for the Java(TM) Platform (2nd Edition)

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Should be 5-stars
First-rate!
Good read and a good reference
Great Starters Guide
Good introduction to servlet programming

Inside Servlets: Server-Side Programming for the Java(TM) Platform (2nd Edition)
Dustin R. Callaway
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Should be 5-stars.......2002-06-26

I have some programming experience from college in c and some post-graduation experience as an asp coder at a small startup. I had also done some jsp coding at that startup, but when it came time to go back and make my own jsp pages without an office full of people to answer my questions and provide me with code templates to work inside of, I was lost. This book is a very gentle introduction to servlets and tries very hard to be thorough. Definitely 5 stars for somebody who is new to servlets.

First-rate!.......2002-04-03

This book is just what a technical book should be. The exposition is clear and comprehensive; the layout-typesetting is very easy on the eyes; and the author has a pleasant though no nonsense style that makes this a pleasure to work with.

The book provides good background material for the different topics it covers, without spoon feeding or "dumbing down." It goes on to cover advanced topics -- threads, JDBC, JSP -- decently. It doesn't try to be the "be all to end all" regarding these topics, but instead gives the reader a very solid introduction, and enough code to accomplish something worthwhile.

I have this book, and the book from O'Reilly; and though I would recommend both, if I had to choose one, this book would win -- no contest!

Good read and a good reference.......2002-02-01

I found this book to be a very good buy. The first few chapters that go over the basic principals behind the internet and web development were well written and informative. But I can see that a more senior developer will probably already know most of it. I usually have a hard time finding a book that falls in the middle between novice user and hard core expericended developer But with this book, it hits the middle spot perfectly.
I'm currently developing using jsp's and servlets and this book has been a good reference to me as well.

Great Starters Guide.......2001-10-16

Without knowing much about internet programming or servlets, with this book I was able to get up to speed quickly on both subjects. It includes an excellent review of internet technologies as well as great coverage of servlets and JSP. And, unlike some books I've seen, all of the code examples actually compile and run!

Good introduction to servlet programming.......2001-07-09

Before this book, I had no idea what a Java servlet is. Well, this book made sure that I understand it fully. The author took time out to make the book user-friendly for people wanting to learn this subject. I also found it tremendously helpful in learning about JSP. This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to excel their knowledge about server-side programming.

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