The Elements of Javaâ„¢ Style
The Elements of Javaâ„¢ Style
Scott W. Ambler, Rogue Wave Software
Greg Bumgardner, Ambysoft Inc., Toronto
Eldon Metz, Rogue Wave Software
Trevor Misfeldt, Rogue Wave Software
Jim Shur, Rogue Wave Software
Cao Tieou
$23.99
USDThe Elements of Java Style, written by renowned author Scott Ambler, Rogue Wave Software Vice President Alan Vermeulen, and a team of programmers from Rogue Wave, is for anyone who writes Java code. While there are many books that explain the syntax and basic use of Java, this book, first published in 2000, explains not just 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 book provides a set of rules for Java practitioners to follow. While illustrating these rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage, the book provides a collection of standards, conventions, and guidelines for writing solid Java code which will be easy to understand, maintain, and enhance. Anyone who writes Java code or plans to should have this book next to their computer.
- Practical examples based on real world development
- Shows Java programmers what they ought to be doing with their Java code
- Suitable for use as a set of programming standards
Reviews & endorsements
"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."
Javalobby
"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."
Science Books & Films
"By and large there is little to argue about. The Elements of Java Style is perfect in what it tries to achieve."
The Development Exchange's Java Zone
Product details
January 2000Paperback
9780521777681
146 pages
201 × 127 × 10 mm
0.16kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. General principles
- 2. Formatting conventions
- 3. Naming conventions
- 4. Documentation conventions
- 5. Programming conventions
- 6. Packaging conventions
- Summary
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index.
