This text introduces major concepts in a hands-on way by explaining them in context to the shell, and contains a reference to the JXTA application bindings. Also included is the full JXTA protocol specification and topics such as security.

This volume delivers all the information you need to get started, including an overview of P2P distributed computing, an explanation of the JXTA Project's new platform, and ways that developers can become a part of the development effort. The book introduces major concepts in a hands-on way by explaining them in context to the shell, and contains a complete reference to the JXTA application bindings. Also included is the full JXTA protocol specification. The book covers important topics such as security, and how the JXTA technology fits into the standard Java classes.