The Elements of Javaýýý Style

Illustrates rules of Java code-writing with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage.Renown author Scott Ambler and a team of Rogue Wave Software developers have joined together to write The Elements of Java Style. While there are many books that explain the syntax and basic use of Java, this book explains not just what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. It illustrates rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage. Not only will Java developers and more >>

Illustrates rules of Java code-writing with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage.Renown author Scott Ambler and a team of Rogue Wave Software developers have joined together to write The Elements of Java Style. While there are many books that explain the syntax and basic use of Java, this book explains not just what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. It illustrates rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage. Not only will Java developers and programmers who read this book write better Java code, but they will become more productive as well. Programmers who take the time to write high-quality code from the start will find it easier to modify it during the development process.Renown author Scott Ambler and a team of Rogue Wave Software developers have joined together to write The Elements of Java Style. While there are many books that explain the syntax and basic use of Java, this book explains not just what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. It illustrates rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage. Not only will Java developers and programmers who read this book write better Java code, but they will become more productive as well. Programmers who take the time to write high-quality code from the start will find it easier to modify it during the development process.The Elements of Java Style, written by renowned author Scott Ambler, Alan Vermeulen, and a team of programmers from Rogue Wave Software, is directed at anyone who writes Java code. Many books explain the syntax and basic use of Java; however, this essential guide explains not only what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. Just as Strunk and White's The Elements of Style provides rules of usage for the English language, this text furnishes a set of rules for Java practitioners. While illustrating these rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage, the authors offer a collection of standards, conventions, and guidelines for writing solid Java code that will be easy to understand, maintain, and enhance. Java developers and programmers who read this book will write better Java code, and become more productive as well. Indeed, anyone who writes Java code or plans to learn how to write Java code should have this book next to his/her computer.Preface; Introduction; 1. General principles; 2. Formatting conventions; 3. Naming conventions; 4. Documentation conventions; 5. Programming conventions; 6. Packaging conventions; Summary; Glossary; Bibliography; Index."This is a great book for the beginner or intermediate developer -- experts should already know this stuff. It will help you create better, cleaner, more easily maintained code. If you work with other developers, I recommend getting several copies for the group...The Elements of Java Style proves that 'Good things come in small packages.' Physically, it's a small book, and weighs in at just 142 pages. However, the positive impact it can have on your work is all out of proportion to its size. That's because the ideas presented aren't limited to a single language, and the way the ideas are presented is very compact. The Elements of Java Style isn't about the code you write, it's about the way you write. Its central premise is that your writing style either enhances or decreases the readability and understandability of the code you write...Over the years, I've read lots of books that I would recommend to different developers, but this book is one of a few that I would recommend to all developers. Pick up a copy, give it a read, and I think you'll agree."<br /><a href="http://www.javalobby.org/articles/the-elements-of-java-style/">Javalobby</a>"The Elements of Java Style is a useful resource for those wishing to refine their skills in the language and apply them in a team environment." <br />Science Books & Films"By and large there is little to argue about. The Elements of Java Style is perfec << less