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Learning Javais a comprehensive introduction to the programming language that has changed the way we think about computing. Java has become the language of choice for a wide variety of applications: secure network programs, image processing and multimedia, web clients and servers, and missioncritical enterprisewide systems. Java provides complete portability among all major computing platforms. Its advanced architectural features, such as object orientation and dynamic memory management, makes it clean and easy to program.Learning Javais a thorough update to OReilly & Associates Exploring Java, 2nd Edition. The text now reflects Java 2 SDK 1.3, the latest release from Sun Microsystems. The authors have adjusted the books focus to match Javas changing focus: improved GUI programming tools, the emergence of servlets as an alternative to applets, the advent of APIs for multimedia and image processing, and more.The accompanying CDROM provides all youll need to start working with Java immediately. It includes all of the books example programsmore than 100ready to compile and run. The CD also includes Java programming environments, including compiler and class libraries.Topics covered in Learning Java include:Using objectoriented programming techniquesWriting applets and servlets for the WebProgramming with threads and timersUsing advanced signedapplet featuresGUI programming with SwingWriting network clients and serversUsing the Collections APIUsing the Java Media Framework, 2D graphics, and imageprocessing APIsCreating reusable components with JavaBeansABOUT THE AUTHORPatrick Niemeyer (pat@pat.net) worked with Oak, Javas predecessor, at Southwestern Bell Technology Resources. His current projects include development of client/server systems and communications software. Pat is the author of BeanShell, an embeddable Java scripting language.Jonathan B. Knudsen (jonathan)oreilly.com) is an editor for OReilly & Associates. He is author of Java Cryptography, Java 2D Graphics, and The Unofficial Guide to LEGO" MINDSTORMS Robots. He writes a monthly online column called "BiteSize Java".
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