VisualAge for Java for Non-Programmers

Create Java programs-without writing code! This book takes you step by step through creating Java applications visually with IBM's VisualAge for Java product. Visual programming lets you build applications from parts, using a palette of tools-similar to popular drawing programs.

This book assumes no prior knowledge of Java or general programming--if you can use a computer, you can create Java programs. It teaches Java concepts while also teaching how to use the VisualAge for Java visual programming environment. Even if you're completely new to programming, by the time you finish the lessons in this book, you'll have all the skills you need to create useful Java programs.

Each chapter of the book shows you detailed steps for creating applications and teaches a particular Java concept. The solution files are provided on CD in case you get stuck. This book originated as a set of Web-based tutorials, so they've been test run by users for more than two years. In response to overwhelming demand, we've turned these tutorials into a book.

This book will help readers improve their net worth by teaching them from scratch how to create applications in Java, the language of the Internet.

The CD-ROM Includes: VisualAge for Java, Version 3.0, Entry Edition for Windows, VisualAge for Java, Version 4.0, Entry Edition for Windows, Universal Database Personal Developer's Edition Version 7.1, WebSphere Homepage Builder Version 6.0, and the solution files and beans for exercises included in book.

Buy this book to:
   • Learn visual programming techniques
   • Learn how to use existing design patterns to architect your applications
   • Learn how to make your Web sites more dynamic and interactive
   • Learn how to store data in databases
   • Learn how to use IBM's VisualAge for Java product
   • Learn basic Java concepts and techniques
   • Learn how to evaluate JavaBeans before purchasing
   • Create real applications that you can reuse for your own projects
   • Create reusable components that you can plug into other applications



Stephanie Parkin works on information architecture for the IBM developerWorks Web site. She co-author of Building Applications with IBM Rational Application Developer and JavaBeans, VisualAge for Java for Non-Programmers, Building Applications with IBM WebSphere Studio and JavaBeans, and Developing Web Services for Web Applications.

Colette Burrus worked at IBM for more than 20 years in a variety of programming and project management jobs. She is currently a self-employed freelance writer and is co-author of several books about IBM application development tools.

Dave Pullin started with IBM as a programmer in 1977 and went on to cover most aspects of the software business. As Director of Java Component Services, Dave used the components, techniques, and experience developed in the "Java Beans Around The World" project to create an operation with a reputation of quickly solving whatever problems customers have.

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Stephanie Parkin
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