Essential Java serves as an introduction to the programming language, Java, for scientists and engineers, and can also be used by experienced programmers wishing to learn Java as an additional language. The book focuses on how Java, and object-oriented programming, can be used to solve science and engineering problems.
Many examples are included from a number of different scientific and engineering areas, as well as from business and everyday life. Pre-written packages of code are provided to help in such areas as input/output, matrix manipulation and scientific graphing.
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* Takes a 'dive-in' approach, getting the reader writing and running programs immediately
* Teaches object-oriented programming for problem-solving in engineering and science
* Fully supported with online resources and listings to download

What do Ford Financial, IBM, and Victoria's Secret have in common? Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). As the industry standard for platform-independent reusable business components, EJB has just become Sun Microsystem's latest developer certification. Whether you want to be certifiable or just want to learn the technology inside and out, "Head First EJB" will get you there in the least painful way. And with the greatest understanding.

You'll learn not just what the technology *is*, but more importantly, *why* it is, and what it is and isn't good for. You'll learn tricks and tips for EJB development, along with tricks and tips for passing this latest, very challenging Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) exam. You'll learn how to think like a server. You'll learn how to think like a bean. And because this is a Head First book, you'll learn how to think about thinking.

Co-author Kathy Sierra was one of Sun's first employees to teach brave, early adopter customers how to use EJB. She has the scars. But besides dragging you deep into EJB technology, Kathy and Bert will see you through your certification exam, if you decide to go for it. And nobody knows the certification like they do - they're co-developers of Sun's actual exam!

As the second book in the Head First series, "Head First EJB" follows up the number one best-selling Java book in the US, "Head First Java," Find out why reviewers are calling it a revolution in learning tough technical topics, and why Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy says, "Java technology is everywhere...if you develop software and haven't learned Java, it's definitely time to dive in "Head First."

And with Head First book, you don't evenhave to feel guilty about having fun while you're learning; it's all part of the learning theory. If the latest research in cognitive science, education, and neurobiology suggested that boring, dry, and excruciatingly painful was the best way to learn, we'd have done it. Thankfully, it's been shown that your brain has a sense of style, a sense of humour, and a darn good sense of what it likes and dislikes.

In "Head First EJB," you'll learn all about:

Component-based and role-based development

The architecture of EJB, distributed programming with RMI

Developing and Deploying an EJB application

The Client View of a Session and Entity bean

The Session Bean Lifecycle and Component Contract

The Entity bean Lifecycle and Component Contract

Container-managed Persistence (CMP)

Container-managed Relationships (CMR)

EJB-QL

Transactions

Security

EJB Exceptions

The Deployment Descriptor

The Enterprise Bean Environment in JNDI

Programming Restrictions and Portability

The book includes over 200 mock exam questions that match the tone, style, difficulty, and topics on the real SCBCD exam. See why Kathy and Bert are responsible for thousands of successful exam-passers--

"The Sun certification exam was certainly no walk in the park, but Kathy's material allowed me to not only pass the exam, but Ace it!"

--Mary Whetsel, Sr. Technology Specialist, Application Strategy and Integration, The St. Paul Companies

"Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates are two of the few people in the world who can make complicated things seem damn simple, and as if that isn't enough, they can make boring things seem interesting."

--Paul Wheaton, The Trail Boss, javaranch.com

"Who better to write a Java study guide than Kathy Sierra, reigning queen of Java instruction? Kathy Sierra has done it again. Here is a study guide that almost guarantees you a certification!"

--James Cubetta, Systems Engineer, SGI

Best choice for getting started

Embedded Internet Design is the no-hassle way to make your devices Internet-active.

* Demystifies the job of making devices Internet-aware

* Covers Ethernet and dial up connections

* A short course in Java, network protocols and Internet applications

This one-of-a-kind guide helps you:

* Learn networking details essential to convergence developers

* Practice with several practical projects

* Build the skills and experience to design for production

* Provide Internet activation through PCs or microprocessors

* Follow detailed examples to project success

Why struggle to reinvent Internet software? Al Williamss EMBEDDED INTERNET DESIGN is the easy way to get your devices Internet enabled!

Open Embedded Internet Design for:

* Under-the-hood Net explanations

* Complete coverage of the TINI microcontroller and Parallaxs new Javelin Stamp

* Dozens of source code listings

* The best short course there is in hooking devices to the Net

Great for conquering convergence--the buzzword for the meeting of consumer electronics and the Internet--Al Williamss guide takes you beyond Internet-integrated phones and TV set-top boxes to the Internet-connected future of all kinds of appliances, entire homes, factories, and even automobiles.

Build interactive Web pages with JavaScript using this unique sourcebook of ready-to-run scripts. Filled with over 90 scripts inside the book, you'll be able to create a wide range of applications-from displaying banners and other Web graphics to using forms and building frames-and much more. In addition, you'll get detailed hands-on information for customizing and extending scripts for use in different environments. This guide also includes coverage of DHTML, plugins, security issues and creation of e-commerce applications-plus, easy to identify icons throughout the text, for quick reference.

Designed For Programmers Who Want To Capitalize On The Growing Mobile Game Market, Wireless Game Development In Java With MIDP 2.0 Illustrates The Programming And Development Of Games For Wireless Phones Using J2ME And MIDP 2.0. The Foundations Of J2ME And MIDP, As Well As Discussions Of The Game API And Support For Tiles, Sprites, Animation, And MIDI Music, Are Presented, Along With A Complete Example Of A Working Game. Explore The Features Of The MIDP Game API That Ease The Game Development Process. Discover How To Display Bitmap Graphics, Draw Text, And Create Geometric Primitives. Uncover The Basics Of Wireless Networking With Both HTTP And TCP/IP. Learn About Various Tools To Help You Optimize Your Code. Find Out What Channels Are Available For Distributing Your Game.

Aimed at students learning how to program for the first time, this is a focused introduction which stands out as an accessible first encounter with Java.

Students work their way through carefully chosen examples and exercises – paced and structured for an intuitive progression. These drills will provide them with a sound and working knowledge of basic programming constructs. Taking an “objects later” approach, this book is designed for one semester courses with aim of providing a launch pad to later in depth OOP study. Concepts and principles are illustrated by everyday analogies and backed up by code examples which will help to clarify and anchor your understanding.

Developed with support from Middlesex University Press and Global Campus.

Features:

• Review questions are located at the end of the chapters, and these invite students to consider whether they have achieved the learning outcomes of the chapter.
• Back-of-an-envelope questions encourage students to think about the problem and come up with simple and straightforward solutions.
• Activities require students to try out aspects of the material which have just been explained, or invite them to consider something which is about to be discussed. A formal answer is provided, in the final section of each chapter.
• Computer activities are flagged in the text and found on the accompanying website corresponding to the chapter in question.