Java Secrets

by Ed Tittel

Published 28 May 1997
Uncover advanced, undocumented Secrets of Java -- from Java's internals to its thread model.

After you've mastered the basics of the Java language, Java Secrets is the book you will need to boost your proficiency. Author Elliotte Harold reveals information Sun would rather you didn't have, such as how to develop stand alone applications and go beyond the security restrictions normally imposed on Java programs.
-- Get under the hood and explore the advantages of the Java language, from its data structure to threads the garbage collection and more.
-- Master the undocumented Java classes for increased control and speed.
-- Explore platform-specific native APIs to write industrial strength stand-alone applications.