Introduction to Programming with Java or Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching

Introduction to Programming with Java: A Problem Solving Approach

Author: John Dean

This book teaches the reader how to write programs using Java. It does so with a unique approach that combines fundamentals first with objects early. The book transitions smoothly through a carefully selected set of procedural programming fundamentals to object-oriented fundamentals. During this early transition and beyond, the book emphasizes problem solving. For example, Chapter 2 is devoted to algorithm development, Chapter 8 is devoted to program design, and problem-solving sections appear throughout the book. Problem-solving skills are fostered with the help of an interactive, iterative presentation style: Here's the problem. How can we solve it? How can we improve the solution?

Some key features include:

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A conversational, easy-to-follow writing style.

• Many executable code examples that clearly and efficiently illustrate key concepts.

• Extensive use of UML class diagrams to specify problem organization.

• Simple GUI programming early, in an optional standalone graphics track.

• Well-identified alternatives for altering the book's sequence to fit individual needs.

• Well-developed projects in six different academic disciplines, with a handy summary.

• Detailed customizable PowerPointTM lecture slides, with icon-keyed hidden notes.

Student Resources:

Links to compiler software - for Sun's Java2 SDK tool kit, Helios's Text Pad and Eclipse.

Text Pad Tutorial.

Textbook errata.

All textbook example programs and associated resource files.

Instructor Resources:

Customizable PowerPoint lecture slides with hidden notes.provide comments that supplement the displayed text in the lecture slides. For example, if the displayed text asks a question the hidden notes provide the answer. As an option, instructors can delete the hidden notes (with a convenient macro) before distributing the lecture slides to the students.

Exercise solutions.

Project solutions.

"The authors have done a superb job of organizing the various chapters to allow the students to enjoy programming in Java from day one. I am deeply impressed with the entire textbook. I would have my students keep this text and use it throughout their academic career as an excellent Java programming source book". – Benjamin B. Nystuen, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

"The authors have done a great job in describing the technical aspects of programming. The authors have an immensely readable writing style. I have an extremely favorable impression of Dean and Dean’s proposed text". – Shyamal Mitra, University of Texas at Austin

"The overall impression of the book was that it was “friendly” to read. I think this is a great strength, simply because students reading it, and especially students who are prone to reading to understand, will appreciate this approach rather than the regular hardcore programming mentality". – Andree Jacobson, University of New Mexico

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Computers and Programming

Chapter 2. Algorithms and Design

Chapter 3. Java Basics

Chapter 4. Control Statements

Chapter 5. Using Pre-Built Methods

Chapter 6. Object-Oriented Programming

Chapter 7. Object-Oriented Programming-Additional Details

Chapter 8. Software Engineering

Chapter 9. Classes with Class Members

Chapter 10. Arrays and Array Lists

Chapter 11. Type Details and Alternate Coding Mechanisms

Chapter 12. Composition and Inheritance

Chapter 13. Inheritance and Polymorphism

Chapter 14. Exception Handling

Chapter 15. Files

Chapter 16. GUI Programming Basics

Chapter 17. GUI Programming-Component Layout, Additional GUI Components

Appendix 1. Unicode/ASCII Character Set with Hexadecimal Codes

Appendix 2. Operator Precedence

Appendix 3. Java Reserved Words

Appendix 4. Packages

Appendix 5. Java Coding-Style Conventions

Appendix 6. Javadoc

Appendix 7. UML Notations Used in this Book

Appendix 8. Recursion

Appendix 9. Multithreading

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Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching: Server, Firewall and Cache Load Balancing

Author: Matthew Sym

Enrich the user experience while keeping control of your network

Networking professionals: At last, comprehensive coverage of content switching technology is in your hands! Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching: Server, Firewall, and Cache Load Balancing, by topic experts Matthew Syme and Philip Goldie, provides sharp insights into this wide-ranging, rapidly changing technology. You'll learn the concepts, the background, and the architectures of content switching, as well as how it works and where and why it should be deployed to maximize the performance of your networks and servers. Fueled by increasing bandwidth and ever-richer content, this technology is fast becoming a standard in enterprise and ISP networks. Inside you'll find:

• Full explanations of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and other network fundamentals


• Vendor-independent coverage of the key content switching applications--server load balancing, Web cache redirection, application redirection, firewall load balancing, and more!


• Detailed diagrams that illustrate clearly the deployments and topologies for all applications and variations covered in the book


• A running fictional case study that translates theory into practice, with all applications demonstrated in example implementations


• Advanced topics including TCP/IP flows and sessions, delayed binding, URL parsing, cookie persistence, server health checking, and load balancing metrics

The advanced topics in Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching are tailored for engineers with layer 2 and layer 3 experience looking for a comprehensive explanation of theinner workings of content switching. This book is also ideal for managers, application developers, security administrators, sales people, and other professionals who require a firm understanding of the basics of the technology.