Konda - Just hibernate : a lightweight introduction to hibernate framework

I believe there are two levels of learning, just like a two-course meal. The first course is a simple and easy one, but creates expectations for an appetizing second course. It not only satisfies our hunger to some extent but also gives us a taste of whats to come in the second course.

Many books offer two-course meals in one go. This is great for many of us. However, in my opinion, we may not have adequate time or space or drive to learn the depths of the technology straightaway. Moreover, as always, we get confused with equally good offerings from different vendors (restaurants, so to speak)! Not to mention, over time, the menus keep changing too!

I believe in serving an appealing, appetizing, and light first-course meal that convinces guests to stay on for the second course. It is a challenging and sometimes daunting task to serve this type of meal!

Working with my seven-year-old son, Joshua, on his homework helped me understand how important (and hard) it is to teach basics and fundamentals in a simple and easy manner. He grasped even the hardest subjects quickly when I got down to his level by explaining them with examples and easy-to-understand language.

I have known many programmers and developers who sometimes stumble on the basics. They often feel shy about asking colleagues for help. I have also met a few who were pushed into projects with new technologies without training or guidance, but were expected to produce results overnight.

There are people who are genuinely interested in learning the technology but may be put off by the big texts or manuals. These people are enthusiastic and want to hit the ground running, but they dont have the time or patience to read and digest volumes of data! They have time only to read a simple book, learn the technology, and jump straight into practice. Once they get the hang of it, their grey matter will ask for more andmore.

When I want to learn something new, I start experimenting with basic code, move an inch further, burn a bit of code, and so on. Once I get a feel for the framework, I turn to other avenues to quench my thirst. At that point, I seek out the advanced, in-depth manuals and specs, and of course, the big books.

My motive behind the Just series of books is to deliver simple yet powerful page-turners. I aim to deliver straight-to-the-point, no-nonsense, and example-driven books on my favorite technologies. And, of course, Id like them to be easy reads. These books should give you enough knowledge and confidence to start working on real-world projects.