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free ebook and tutorial - Java for WebObjects developers

If you plan on building WebObjects applications, you need to become a Java programmer. Java is a popular programming language available in many diverse contexts for implementing real software solutions. But Java is more than just a programming language—it is a set of tools, a runtime with a virtual machine, a broad landscape of packages full of reusable classes. Java is an environment. Learning Java “the environment” seems overwhelming the first time you approach it. There are reams of on-line materials, and bookstores are brimming with all kinds of Java books. It may be difficult to decide where to start, especially if your primary goal is to learn how to develop applications with WebObjects.

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free ebook and tutorial - Writing Robust Java Code

This white paper describes a collection of standards, conventions, and guidelines for writing solid Java code. They are based on sound, proven software engineering principles that lead to code that is easy to understand, to maintain, and to enhance. Furthermore, by following these coding standards your productivity as a Java developer should increase remarkably – Experience shows that by taking the time to write high-quality code right from the start you will have a much easier time modifying it during the development process. Finally, following a common set of coding standards leads to greater consistency, making teams of developers significantly more productive.

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Generics in the Java Programming Language

JDK 1.5 introduces several extensions to the Java programming language. One of these is the introduction of generics. This tutorial is aimed at introducing you to generics. You may be familiar with similar constructs from other languages, most notably C++ templates. If so, you’ll soon see that there are both similarities and important differences. If you are not familiar with look-a-alike constructs from elsewhere, all the better; you can start afresh, without unlearning any misconceptions.

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