Bitter Java

by Bruce A. Tate

Overview

Intended for intermediate Java programmers, analysts, and architects, this guide is a comprehensive analysis of common server-side Java programming traps (called anti-patterns) and their causes and resolutions. Based on a highly successful software conference presentation, this book is grounded on the premise that software programmers enjoy learning not from successful techniques and design patterns, but from bad programs, designs, and war stories — bitter examples. These educational techniques of graphically illustrating good programming practices through negative designs and anti-patterns also have one added benefit: they are fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930110434
Publisher:	Manning
Publication date:	03/01/2002
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.42(w) x 9.26(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Bruce A. Tate is an Internet architect who developed the bitter Java concept after seeing a set of customer problems repeated and decided to collect these stories and publish their solutions. He is the coauthor of Objects for OS/2. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Editorial Reviews

A superbly presented guide...an essential, core addition to the Java user's reference shelf collection.

Wisconsin Bookwatch

!!!! Exceptional.

Today's Books

...does a great job of articulating a philosophical foundation on which good architects and programmers can build....you'll wonder why more books couldn't be this good.

JavaPro Magazine

At last we have a book that tackles the problems rather than pretending there are none.

CVu the Journal of the ACCU

Save big bucks by reading this book instead of hiring a consultant.

Compunotes.com

Will leave you with an instinctive sense for the antipatterns that you'll face in your future projects, so you can keep your Java brewing smooth and sweet.

SitePoint Tech Times

Packed with useful design tips and techniques for the serious Java server-side developer. . . . you will want to read it many times.

VisualBuilder.com

Summarizing the lessons of common programming mistakes, this guide to Java describes the common difficulties, offers troubleshooting tips, and illustrates both with sample code. Focusing on server-side Java programming mistakes, it covers antipatterns for base Java and J2EE concepts like servlets, JSPs, EJBs, enterprise connection models, and scalability. An appendix feature cross-references of antipatterns. Tate is a programmer and Internet architect. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)