BackCover

 < Day Day Up > 



Back Cover

BSD Sockets Programming from a Multi-Language Perspective is written for software developers who need to create a variety of network applications. It begins by detailing the efficient and effective uses of the BSD Sockets API for networked application development in multiple languages. From there the BSD API is covered in detail and the purpose of each function and socket option is identified, including the advanced behavior side-effects of each. Having a thorough understanding of these issues and techniques is often the difference between being a novice and professional network application developer. Optimizing networked applications and avoiding common pitfalls are also addressed.

After the solid foundational coverage of the Sockets API in Part I, Part II investigates it from a variety of language perspectives. Using six different languages in all, including imperative languages (C), object-oriented languages (Java), and scripting languages (Perl), you learn the advantages and disadvantages of each languages as they relate to the development of networked applications and sockets API.

Finally, in Part III, a set of software patterns is discussed for each language. Patterns include a simple HTTP server and SMTP client, and various Sockets communication styles (stream, datagram, multicast, and broadcast). These patterns can be used as the basis for more complex applications or to give you a quick-start when building networked applications. The patterns also illuminate the differences between the network APIs for each language and identify how certain languages make patterns simple and others make them complex.

KEY FEATURES

  • Provides in-depth coverage of the Sockets API including behavioral side-effects
  • Offers complete coverage of BSD socket options and their effects on network application
  • Discusses the usage of the Sockets API in a variety of popular languages, including C, Java, Python, Perl, Ruby, and Tcl
  • Looks at language specific network programming alternatives
  • Analyzes the implementations of standard software patterns for each of the covered languages, including a simple HTTP server, SMTP client, multicast and broadcast patterns, and more
  • Provides helpful tips on creating efficient network applications and avoiding common pitfalls

About the Author

M. Tim Jones is a successful software engineer and the author of TCP/IP Application Layer Protocols for Embedded Systems and AI Application Programming. His articles have appeared in Dr. Dobbs Journal, Embedded Systems Programming, Developer 2.0, and Embedded Linux Journal.



 < Day Day Up > 



BSD Sockets Programming from a Multi-Language Perspective
Network Programming for Microsoft Windows , Second Edition (Microsoft Programming Series)
ISBN: 1584502681
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 225
Authors: Jim Ohlund

flylib.com © 2008-2017.
If you may any questions please contact us: flylib@qtcs.net