There have been many books written on the topic of computer networking. While many of these are

excellent resources for advanced programmers, they tend to be too deep for the beginner who just

wants to know how to use it. Why require a potential driver to understand the ory behind his

automobile?

This book teaches the reader how to use socket programming, as if networking was an appliance that

you can turn on and use. Consequently, a “by example” approach to socket programming is used here.

Each chapter builds upon the previous, until all of the basic concepts are mastered in Part 1, “Basic

Socket Concepts.” Part 2, “Advanced Socket Programming,” contains some more advanced topics

that might present a challenge for some readers. The last chapter presents a practical application tying

together many of the concepts you’ve learned.-There have been many books written on the topic of computer networking. While many of these are

excellent resources for advanced programmers, they tend to be too deep for the beginner who just

wants to know how to use it. Why require a potential driver to understand the theory behind his

automobile?

This book teaches the reader how to use socket programming, as if networking was an appliance that

you can turn on and use. Consequently, a “by example” approach to socket programming is used here.

Each chapter builds upon the previous, until all of the basic concepts are mastered in Part 1, “Basic

Socket Concepts.” Part 2, “Advanced Socket Programming,” contains some more advanced topics

that might present a challenge for some readers. The last chapter presents a practical application tying

together many of the concepts you’ve learned.