Product Description: Is your organization drowning in data yet thirsting for information?Many people, including IT staff, do not know the difference between data and information. Is your organization stuck in a vicious cycle of producing more and more redundant, poor-quality, stove-piped data while your information consumers scream for more and more of the “right” information? Over five years in the making, this book stops the cycle of haphazard data generation and turns it into reliable, consumer-centric information production...read more

Product Description: Many people, including IT staff, do not know the difference between data and information. Is your organization stuck in a vicious cycle of producing more and more redundant, poor-quality, stove-piped data while your information consumers scream for more and more of the “right” information? Over five years in the making, this book stops the cycle of haphazard data generation and turns it into reliable, consumer-centric information production...read more

"The Semantic Web is an extension of the current Web in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation."—Tim Berners-Lee, Scientific American, May 2001This authoritative guide shows how the Semantic Web works technically and how businesses can utilize it to gain a competitive advantageExplains what taxonomies and ontologies are as well as their importance in constructing the Semantic WebCompanion Web site includes further updates as the framework develops and links to related sites

Explores the weaknesses in the Java language and covers Java technologies including Enterprise JavaBeans and JavaServer Pages. (view table of contents)

A revolutionary new technology for the rapidly expanding world of e-commerce, XUL (XML User Interface Language) is an XML-based user interface language that gives Web developers control over all aspects of theWeb interface. Featuring two tutorials on programming with XUL, this book shows developers how to use basic XUL elements to build a sample interface for an e-commerce site, then goes on to explore more sophisticated applications by creating an information portal inside an application. Readers will find expert tips and advice on how to get started writing XUL code as well as how to extend it into Java and other non-Netscape interfaces.

Product Description: XML Development with Java 2 provides the information and techniques a Java developer will need to integrate XML into Java-based applications. This book presents a fast-paced introduction to XML and moves quickly into the areas where XML has the biggest impact on Java Development...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A lifesaver for any Java programmer-proven workarounds and time-saving solutions Although using the Java language provides a substantial boost to a programmer's productivity, it still has its share of subtleties andweaknesses. This book is designed to save you time and frustration by carefully guiding you through this potential minefield...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

An updated version of Java for C/C++++ Programmers provides enhanced coverage of JavaScript, analyses of all major new APIs, a section on interfacing C and Java applications, expanded coverage of the Java Developers Kit, and new sample applications. Original. (Intermediate). (view table of contents)

Demonstrates how to develop large-scale Java applications in multi-platform, networked enviromnents by building on C and C++ programming concepts, citing the benefits of Java for building secure applications. Original. (Intermediate)).

Product Description: Using techniques developed in the classroom at America Online's Programmer's University, Michael Daconta deftly pilots programmers through the intricacies of the two most difficult aspects of C++ programming: pointers and dynamic memory management...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Uses an accessible, practical approach to guide readers to the highest level of programming effectiveness—a complete mastery of pointers. Contains scores of examples which programmers can load into their computers, run and then see the results...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)