Java 2 for dummies

\* This updated bestseller covers programming essentials for the newest version of Java, the popular platform-independent, object-oriented programming language \* The material is fully updated and focuses on the new Java SDK 1.5, addressing the needs of new or inexperienced Java developers \* The fun and easy writing style walks readers through Java syntax basics and helps them write their first program \* Shows readers how to create basic Java objects and figure out when they can reuse existing code \* The new edition is also modified to better address the readers who may have some programming knowledge, but who are new to Java CD-ROM contents: All the examples from the book (mostly Java program files) Bonus chapters not included in the book (in PDF format): Responding to Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks ; Writing Java Applets ; Using Java Database Connectivity Third-part software: Adobe Acrobat Reader JBuilder (trial) Kawa (evaluation version) IBM WebSphere Studio Entry Edition (trial) CSE HTML Validator (freeware) DJ Java Decompiler (freeware) FileQuest (shareware) HTMLib (freeware) Internet Explorer (commercial version) JDataConnect Standard Ed. (trial) PasteLister (shareware) MasterSplitter (shareware) MetaPad LE (freeware) NetCaptor (freeware) TextPad (shareware) ZipMagic (trial). Showcases the uses of the enhanced programming language, discussing such tools and techniques as object-oriented programming, arrays, applets, database connectivity, variables, loops, and reusing code. Say what you want about computers.