Beginning Java 2. Jdk 1.3 Edition

Ivor Horton on Java. "In all the years I have been programming and teaching people about computers, 1 have never come across a language that offers the power and flexibility of Java and all for free! Java is an extraordinarily easy language to learn and use, and is ideal for the beginner. With the latest edition of Java, some things are a lot easier, but the new and improved classes mean you can do so much more! Whether it's incorporating sound and animation into your web pages, creating full-featured windows applications or accessing a database, you can do it with Java. With my book you can learn Java plus the techniques you need for success with your own projects." 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 (covering the JDK 1*3). 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. Connecting to databases using JIDBC. Large GUI example built with the Java Foundation Classes (JFC). Clear, step-by-step examples with a proven tutorial format