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Page Two of TwoJava 2 in 24 Hours by Rogers Cadenhead
Sams, April 1999.Trade Paperback, 429 pages.
ISBN: 0672316307
Ordering information:
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This Java programming aide, targeted
at beginners, provides an introduction
to the Java language, instruction on
Java programming and information
on how to use Java programming tools.
Instruction in the book covers
basic Java coding concepts including:
variables, strings, conditions, arrays,
objects, applets, graphics and
user interfaces. The reference also
covers programming basics, playing
games with Java, other Java resources,
configuring the Java Development Kit
and provides a glossary of Java terms.
This Java reference is targeted specifically at beginning Java programmers and includes valuable sections including "Writing Your First Program" and "How Java Programs Work." The text also includes screen shots, question and answer sections, self-tests and lots of example code. A recommended text for Java first-timers.
Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days by Laura Lemay
Sams, April 1999.Trade Paperback, 680 pages.
ISBN: 0672313057
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Teach Yourself Perl is a
comprehensive guide to
programming in Perl, a
popular language of
choice for creating CGI
scripts for websites.
This edition provides coverage
about how to program in
Perl, and includes the latest
features available with Perl 5.005.
Coverage in the book includes:
basic Perl coding, operators,
lists, arrays, hashes, conditionals,
loops, strings, regular expressions,
creating subroutines and working
with files. The book also provides
coverage for debugging Perl, example
programs (including an address book,
homepage generator and a web log processor),
a section about CGI scripting, and an appendix
with Perl functions and modules.
Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days is a valuable resource for Perl programmers that provides instruction for numerous Perl topics backed with example source code and advice. It is also a handy reference for looking up Perl functions, modules and subroutines.
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