Essential JNI: Java Native Interface (Essential Java) - Softcover

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Rob Gordon is a software consultant who has worked for Motorola, Convex Computers, and most recently, SunSoft. He has extensive experience both as a Java software developer and as a developer of educational materials on operating systems, device drivers and programming languages.

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Leverage platform-specific features without compromising binary compatibility!

With the Java Native Interface API, you get the best of both worlds: access to the native platform features you need to get the job done plus full binary compatibility across multiple Java Virtual Machines. And there is no better way to master the JNI than this fast-paced, example-rich guide, which focuses on proven techniques.

Walk step-by-step through writing Java and native code components, building libraries, loading and invoking native methods, and more. Discover powerful techniques for creating Java Virtual Machines from within any native application. Learn proven approaches to integrating Java and C++ code, converting C structures, and providing serial I/O from Java on both POSIX and Win32 platforms. Get comprehensive debugging help. There's even a complete, easy-to-use API reference!

With JNI, you can leverage Java's extraordinary capabilities without sacrificing proven legacy code.

Essential JNI: Java Native Interface gives you the insight, proven techniques, and real-world sample code you'll need to get results with JNI, plus:

• A complete, task-oriented reference to the entire Java Native Interface API
• Tools and strategies for integrating legacy code with new Java applications
• Extensive code examples and detailed debugging tips
• Clear explanations of JNI native types, signatures, references, and object and class functions
• Specific techniques for managing C++ code and converting C structures