Lone Wolf's Reviews with Amazon.com: Computer Programming Books, Sept. 2001

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LONE WOLF'S REVIEWS IN ASSOCIATIONM WITH AMAZON.COM DELIVERS
Computer Programming

Editors, Rich Dragan and Teri Kieffer

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Back to School, Back to Work
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Effective Developer Tools from Wrox
Professional C#
by Simon Robinson, et al
"There comes a point where you have to start with a clean slate if you want a simple yet sophisticated set of languages, environments and developer tools," argue the authors of the new Professional C#. C# and .NET compose this fresh start. While a lot of new C# titles are geared toward the C++ developer, this one distinguishes itself with material suitable for C/C++, Java, and VB developers alike--anyone who wants to learn C# and .NET fast. Packed with plenty of material on what's inside Microsoft's new platform, this book can let you succeed with C# regardless of your previous programming experience.

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Professional ASP.NET
by Dave Sussman, et al
Microsoft's new ASP.NET means "a gateway to a whole new era of web development" according to the writers of Professional ASP.NET. Perfect for anyone with a little ASP programming experience, this title shows not only what's in store for you on .NET, but also the best ways to take advantage of its new features. Whether it's database programming, XML, or the emerging world of Web services, this text covers all the bases with an in-depth--yet digestible--tour of APIs and features, along with practical advice on how to take advantage of .NET for new Web applications.

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HTML 4.01 Programmer's Reference
by Chris Ullman, et al
"HTML has dominated the World Wide Web as its publishing language for many years," observe the authors of HTML 4.01 Programmer's Reference. "There are not really any alternatives to HTML out there, even after all this time." But there are plenty of new features in HTML 4.01 that working Web developers need to master. This reference and tutorial to today's HTML (and related standards) will help anyone create Web pages that work well on all browsers and take advantage of advanced features like style sheets, DHTML, and newer whistles and bells that can help make your Web applications slicker and more responsive.

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What's Hot?
Books That Are Flying off Our Shelves

J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server
by Michael Girdley, et al
J2EE Applications and BEA WebLogic Server is the insider's guide to J2EE development with the world's number one Java application server, BEA WebLogic Server 6. BEA's WebLogic Server is the de facto industry standard for developing and deploying industrial-strength Java e-commerce applications. This book delivers authoritative guidance for J2EE application development with the most powerful version of WebLogic ever. Authored by members of BEA's WebLogic project team, the book covers every aspect of real-world WebLogic J2EE development, from start to finish. --From the back cover

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Effective Java(TM) Programming Language Guide (The Java(TM) Series)
by Joshua Bloch
You think you're a hot Java programmer, but you aren't perfect--yet. Josh Bloch is one of the Java core architects, and in Effective Java Programming Language Guide he effectively provides a Java master class. The book groups 57 items by subject, each of which highlights a "gotcha," expands on best practices, or argues for deprecating a common practice. For example, among the gotchas, Bloch points out problems with relying on finalizers, whose implementation varies from one JVM to another and may not run at all under some circumstances.

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Mysql and Perl for the Web
by Paul DuBois
MySQL and Perl for the Web provides a much-needed handbook for database and Web developers seeking an extensive and detailed guide for using the combination of MySQL and Perl to build dynamic and interactive database-backed Web sites. It shows how to use Perl's DBI database access module, pairing it with the CGI.pm module that allows Web pages and forms to be generated and processed easily. These tools provide developers with a solid foundation for creating applications that incorporate database content to create dynamic, up-to-date Web sites.

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Recommended Reading
Professional ColdFusion 5.0
by Simon Horwith, et al
Good sources of information on ColdFusion are few and far between. Professional ColdFusion 5.0 offers an unbeatable mix of expertise for both programmers and administrators. "ColdFusion is probably the most complete package of tools ever created for developing Web applications," according to its authors. If you thought ColdFusion would wither as newer technologies arrive, think again. Buy this book to see how CF can be used with XML, .NET, and Web services. For Webmasters, it's an indispensable guide to better performance, security, and scalability for any CF-powered Web site.

 Read an interview by ColdFusion guru Ben Forta

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Almost Published
What Programming Gurus Will Be Reading Next

Distributed Java 2 Platform Database Development
by Stewart Birnam
Distributed Java 2 Platform Database Development covers JDBC, RMI, Swing, servlets, and command-line programs and how to tie them all together to build a system using an Oracle database and the Linux operating system. The first few chapters are mostly background information on multitiered systems. Subsequent chapters cover specific technologies and how you can reuse code used to access a database in Swing applications or servlets. --From the inside flap

 More books on Java and J2EE
Kylix Developer's Guide
by Charles Calvert, et al
Kylix Developer's Guide includes three main themes. First, the book recognizes that much of its audience will be Windows developers who need to understand basic Linux development strategies, so information throughout the book offers insight on how to leverage Windows development knowledge to the Linux platform. There is significant coverage of the tools and features of the Kylix environment, but the book assumes that readers will be familiar with RAD development tools in general. Finally, there is extensive coverage of how to apply the CLX library in building solid applications. The book also discusses cross-platform development strategies. --From the back cover

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New in Software
WebObjects 5

WebObjects 5
Apple-Software
Version 5.0 of Apple's comprehensive--and multiplatform--Web application suite has recently been released. WebObjects 5.0 provides a suite of tools and object-oriented frameworks that allow you to quickly develop and deploy scalable, reusable Web and Java applications. By leveraging state-of-the-art, integrated frameworks and tools, it delivers a mature platform for creating modern browser and client/server applications.


Borland JBuilder 5.0 Personal for Windows/Linux/Solaris

Borland JBuilder 5.0 Personal for Windows/Linux/Solaris
Borland
JBuilder 5.0 Personal is a cross-platform environment for learning Java programming and visually developing Java applications for personal use. Multimedia training and tutorials make learning Java easy. You can develop on Windows, Linux, and Solaris. JBuilder Personal also includes the AppBrowser integrated development environment, graphical debugging, an extensible source code editor, a compiler, visual designers, timesaving wizards, and Two-Way-Tools with no proprietary markers.


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Products for Your Home Office
Storage Devices, Computer Add-Ons, and More
Amazon.com has a large selection of office computing and other office products, including storage devices, networking products, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, shredders, phones, labeling systems, laminators, LCD and overhead projectors, computer add-ons, and much more. We also have accessories, supplies, and consumables, such as cables, papers and envelopes, inks, and toners. Visit our Home Office section today.


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Used Books
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