Michael C. Daconta eBooks

"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 2001* This authoritative guide shows how the Semantic Web works technically and how businesses can utilize it to gain a competitive advantage* Explains what taxonomies and ontologies are as well as their importance in constructing the Semantic Web* Companion Web site includes further updates as the framework develops and links to related sites...

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. A team of Java experts, led by programming guru Michael Daconta, offers a collection of proven solutions to 50 difficult, real-world problems chosen from their own extensive experiences. You'll find workarounds for problems caused by shortcomings in both the Java language itself and in its APIs and utilities, including java.util, java.io, java.awt, and javax.swing. The authors also share techniques for improving the...

Building on the success of Java Pitfalls (0-471-36174-7), this book provides more specific programming solutions to fifty difficult Java programming problemsShows experienced programmers how to identify and avoid weaknesses in Java and related J2EE technologies that can cause programs to go haywireExplores advanced topics including networking, XML and Java programming, and the Java Virtual Machine...