Reviews for Java Network Programming

1. Clear and thorough

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, November 12st, 2001

   I've read most of the O'Reilly Java books and this has to be one of the best.

   Java makes networking easy, and this book shows just how straightforward it is to create networked applications. Furthermore, if you're interested in more complex topics like how ContentHandlers, and Protocol Handlers work ( and how to write your own ) then this book covers that too.

   The book can seem a little slow in places as the author explains nearly all the methods available. At the end of it all, however you come away with a thorough understanding.

   All the examples work too! ( Well they did for the first edition ).

2. Learned, readable and packed with information

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, July 12th, 2001

   One of the best Java books out there. Earlier, I tried the Java network programming book from Manning Publications but it wasn't a patch on this. It covers everything from basic sockets communications to sophisticated client / server applications to SSL to content handlers, not to mention RMI and Internet mail. Heck, even the section which covers simple I/O is one of the best I've read. Simply outstanding.

3. The basics of java networking? Look no further...

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2001

   Perhaps the best thing about this book is the clarity of the authors style. Some authors in this field do their best to obscure their subject, but this book is perfect for an introduction to Java networked applications. It also inspires the reader to see what is possible and encourages them to push back the boundaries.

4. Great for Java programmers

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, February 12th, 2001

   This book is great for Java programmers as it doesn't get bogged down on the networking details that are not required when carrying out network programming in Java. A great book!

5. 2nd Edition is quality

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, November 12th, 2000

   A previous review of an earlier edition complained that the book used an out of date API and failed to go far enough in depth on the subject of networks and the internet.

   The API part has been updated and is fine now. The subject matter is still aimed at a strong basic grounding in using Java to connect over the internet and not explaining any internet protocols.

   The book is written well, as is the other book I've read by the author, Java I/O. It provides a very good grounding on network programming to people who are experienced in Java but whose limit in the network programming has so far been the URL class.

   If you want to do more complex stuff, find an Internet Protocols book (OReilly do one). This book deserves an average of 5 stars.