Chapter 1. Getting Started
IN THIS CHAPTER
Techniques Overview—When and Why to Use Each Method
Table 1.1 presents a brief overview of techniques that are discussed in more detail in the corresponding chapters. Use this as a road map to getting started with this book.
Table 1.1. Techniques Overview
CHAPTER | TECHNIQUE | USEFUL FOR |
---|---|---|
2 | Decompiling classes | Recovering lost source code Learning the implementation of a feature or trick Troubleshooting undocmented code Fixing urgent bugs in production or third-party code Evaluating how your code might be hacked |
3 | Obfuscating classes | Protecting bytecode ... |
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