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Making Sense of Java A guide for managers and the rest of us Bruce Simpson, John Mitchell, Brian Christeson, Rehan Zaidi, and Jonathan Levine 1996 | 180 pages ISBN: 132632942 |
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$29.95 | Softbound print book | |
Introduction
Java is one of the hottest new technologies in the computer world today. While it is sometimes difficult for us to contain our enthusiasm, we will try to cut through the hyperbole and provide a clear view of this mist-shrouded island.
What this Book isn't
This book does not describe how to write Java programs, although it will be of interest to programmers who have heard of Java but are not sure how it may figure into their futures.
What this Book is
The target audience for this book is anyone who has heard about Java and its potential but wants objective information instead of the exaggerated claims presently flying about. Decision makers, project managers, team leaders, analysts, and even those with little more than idle curiosity will all find something of value here. What is Java? Where did it come from? Where is it going? Will it change the face of computer systems as we know them? This book addresses all these important questions, so as to give the reader an understanding of Java, its origins, objectives, strengths, weaknesses, and potential. It explores the technical elements of the language, but also discusses the commercial implications for users and implementers of Java-based systems, making it an especially useful primer for those as interested in the bottom line as they are in the technological implications.
DESCRIPTION
The meteoric rise of interest in Java, and the simultaneous rise in Java-related hype, make this book's no-nonsense evaluation essential reading for all levels of professionals, from managers to programmers. Making Sense of Java clearly and concisely explains the concepts, features, benefits, potential, and limitations of Java. It is not a programmer's how-to guide and assumes little technical knowledge, though software developers will find this lucid overview to be a valuable introduction to the possible uses and capabilities of Java.
What's inside:
- How Java's features and functionality stack up against the competition
- Java applets and their impact on the Internet
- Will Java become a general-purpose programming language?
- Performance, productivity, and security issues
- Copyrights, patents, and intellectual rights
- Supporting software and technologies
- The future of Java
ABOUT THE AUTHORS...
Bruce Simpson, John Mitchell, Brian Christeson, Rehan Zaidi, and Jonathan Levine -- consultants, programmers, managers -- are all active participants in the Java maelstrom.