Creating Effective JavaHelp

Kevin Lewis

Language: English

Publisher: O'Reilly

Published: Jun 8, 2000

Description:

Effective, instantly available online help is a requirement for today's interactive applications. Until now, Java application developers have been forced to develop their own help system. That's no longer necessary. With the release of JavaHelp™, there is a complete and standard online help system for the Java™ platform.Creating Effective JavaHelp covers the main features and options of JavaHelp. It shows how to create a basic JavaHelp system, prepare help topics, and deploy the help system in an application. Written for all levels of Java developers and technical writers, the book takes a chapter-by-chapter approach to building concepts. It imparts a complete understanding of how to create usable JavaHelp systems and integrate them into Java applications and applets.Topics covered include:

  • Understanding JavaHelp
  • Creating your first HelpSet
  • Planning the JavaHelp project
  • Preparing Help topics
  • Creating HelpSet data and navigation files
  • Enhancing the HelpSet
  • Using the JavaHelp API for advanced presentation options
  • Deploying the help system to your users
  • Using third-party help-authoring tools

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