Java™ Network Programming and Distributed Computing By David Reilly, Michael Reilly

Java(TM) Network Programming and Distributed Computing is an accessible introduction to the changing face of networking theory, Java(TM) technology, and the fundamental elements of the Java networking API. With the explosive growth of the Internet, Web applications, and Web services, the majority of today's programs and applications require some form of networking. Because it was created with extensive networking features, the Java programming language is uniquely suited for network programming and distributed computing. Whether you are a Java devotee who needs a solid working knowledge of network programming or a network programmer needing to apply your existing skills to Java, this how-to guide is the one book you will want to keep close at hand. You will learn the basic concepts involved with