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| This programming guide does three things. It | |
| <div class="itemizedlist"><ul compact><li><p><a name="d0e32"></a>introduces the AspectJ language</p></li><li><p><a name="d0e35"></a> | |
| defines each of AspectJ's constructs and their semantics, and | |
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| provides examples of their use. | |
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| It includes appendices that give a reference to the syntax of AspectJ, | |
| a more formal description of AspectJ's semantics, and a description of | |
| notes about the AspectJ implementation. | |
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| The first section, <a href="starting.html">Getting Started with AspectJ</a>, provides a gentle | |
| overview of writing AspectJ programs. It also shows how one can | |
| introduce AspectJ into an existing development effort in stages, | |
| reducing the associated risk. You should read this section if this is | |
| your first exposure to AspectJ and you want to get a sense of what | |
| AspectJ is all about. | |
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| The second section, <a href="language.html">The AspectJ Language</a>, covers the features of | |
| the language in more detail, using code snippets as examples. All the | |
| basics of the language is covered, and after reading this section, you | |
| should be able to use the language correctly. | |
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| The next section, <a href="examples.html">Examples</a>, comprises a set of | |
| complete programs that not only show the features being used, but also | |
| try to illustrate recommended practice. You should read this section | |
| after you are familiar with the elements of AspectJ. | |
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| Finally, there are two short chapters, one on <a href="idioms.html">Idioms</a> | |
| and one on <a href="pitfalls.html">Pitfalls</a>. | |
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| The back matter contains several appendices that cover a <a href="quick.html">AspectJ Quick Reference</a> to the language's syntax, a more | |
| in depth coverage of its <a href="semantics.html">Semantics</a>, | |
| and a description of the latitude enjoyed by its <a href="implementation.html">Implementation Notes</a>. | |
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