Beginning Java 2 - Sdk 1.4 Edition

The java language has been growing from strength to strength since its inception in 1995. It has since proved to be both powerful and extraordinarily easy to learn and use. This is what makes it ideal for the beginner. With dramatic changes to it's handling of files, and the introduction of native support for XML, java has been updated to work faster and to be current with the incredible rise of XML as a medium for communicating data.

This edition of the Beginning Java books outlines everything the beginning programmer needs to know to program with the Java programming language and the 1.4 Java Developer Kit. With the release of JDK 1.4, programmers can look forward to the most stable edition yet, and even better performance than was available previously.

Ivor's inimitable style has proved to be a hit with nearly half a million people with its easy to learn approach and the many useful examples. Regularly voted the most popular java programming book, this book teaches java from scratch and assumes no previous knowledge. It is also suitable for those who have got some programming experience, especially C or C++, which will make learning easier.

Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone who wants to program in Java. It assumes no previous programming experience, although progress will be easier if you have programmed before. Either way, you'll soon become expert in creating your own Java programs.

What does this book cover?

• Fully revised for the Java 2 Platform - Now covers SDK 1.4
  
• Teaches the Java language from scratch
  
• Object Oriented Programming fully explained
  
• Comprehensive introduction to Swing
  
• Includes the new Sound API
  
• Updated information on applets and animation in Java2D
  
• Connected to databases using JDBC
  
• Large GUI example built with the Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
  
• Clear, step-by-step examples with a proven tutorial format