Computer Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoTeach Yourself Java 1.2 in 21 Days by Laura Lemay & Rogers Cadenhead
New Riders, Feb., 1998.Trade Paperback, 1088 pages.
ISBN: 1575213907
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Teach Yourself Java 1.2 instructs the reader
on the basics of Java programming. The
book provides an introduction to object
oriented programming, explains how Java works
and teaches the main concepts of the language. The book covers
numerous Java fundamentals including: applets, Java Foundation Classes,
JavaBeans, Remote Method Invocation,
AWT, Multimedia, Designing User Interfaces
and more. Also included in the book are a Java
Language summary, a Java Class Library and
a thorough Java resources section. The easy to follow
instruction in the book includes examples and source
code.
Beginners will learn the basic concepts and how to use those concepts to write Java applets and applications from this book. An excellent introduction to Java programming for those with some programming experience in other languages.
Visual Basic 5 Unleashed by Rob Thayer
Sams, May 1998.Hardcover, 1190 pages.
ISBN: 0672312972
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This comprehensive tome on Visual Basic
is packed with instruction, source code
and informative examples. The book
covers basic and advanced Visual Basic
programming concepts including Crystal Reports,
Microsoft Visual Data Tools, MAPI,
OLE drag-and-drop, data structures,
sorting, encryption, the template manager,
creating databases and more. An
information packed reference section
in the book includes: command and control
syntax, variable types, third party controls,
online resources and VB5 certification requirements.
The CD-ROM that comes with the book includes
source code, third party software and additional
chapters.
Visual Basic 5 Unleashed provides the instruction
needed to program in Visual Basic and also
acts as a valuable reference because of its extensive
reference section. This is a resource that no
Visual Basic programmer should be without.
Web Designer's Guide to Graphics PNG, GIF & JPEG by Timothy Webster
Hayden Books, June 1997.Trade Paperback, 361 pages.
ISBN: 1568303637
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Web Developers looking to improve
their graphic skills won't want to miss
this valuable book on creating
web graphics. The book provides step by
step procedures to creating PNG, GIF
& JPEG Graphics, which are graphic
formats used for the Internet.
The book also covers basic graphic
principles crucial to web graphics including:
anti-aliasing, bit depth, palettes, compression
and interlacing. Instruction
in the book is enhanced with examples,
screenshots and creative tips. The book
also introduces the PNG format with
details on the advantages of using PNG
graphics and how to use them effectively. The CD-ROM included with
the book contains the graphic files shown
in the book and includes third party graphic utilities.
A great resource for using graphics on
your website with practical concepts that can
quickly be put to use.
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