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Appendix A. Books on Java, JDBC, SQL, And HTML.

For Java: we've found that the O'Reilly series of books are comprehensive references to many subjects, including Java. We recommend Java in a Nutshell, by David Flanagan. Also, Thinking in Java, by Bruce Eckel, is an extremely clear, readable tutorial-style guide to many aspects of Java, especially the latest Java concepts such as the Java Foundation Classes. Also, check out the online Java tutorials at http://www.javasoft.com.

For JDBC: we've already mentioned Thinking in Java, which has a small section on JDBC. Also, try Core Java, by Gary Cornell and Cay S. Horstmann, published by SunSoft Press, which has a good chapter on JDBC.

For SQL: SQL is explained well in Oracle: The Complete Reference, by George Koch and Kevin Loney, published by Oracle Press. This is also a very comprehensive reference on Oracle databases in general. Oracle's version of SQL is slightly different from Informix's; please consult an Informix reference to compare the differences.

For HTML: the best way to learn HTML is to look at the HTML source for your favorite Web pages, copy them into your own directories, and play around with them. You might also visit the World Wide Web Consortium, which has online educational material.

 

 

Appendix B. Servlet Resources

The first place you should look for information on Servlets is Javasoft's Servlet Page. You'll be able to download the Servlet classes and Javadoc there, and you'll find links to Javasoft's own tutorials at the Java Developer's Connection.

After that, check out ServletCentral. This is the place to go to get the latest information on Servlets. You'll find a list of Servlets you can download, as well as articles on how to develop and deploy Servlets.

If you're looking for ShareWare Servlets to download, check out JavaShareware.com's Servlet Page. For rated Servlets, try JARS.com.

And, lately, there's been a ton of stuff written on Servlets in the following magazines: