The Essential Java Class Reference for Programmers

The new edition of this book continues to clearly and concisely present the essentials of Java class libraries without overwhelming readers with difficult-to-use information. Its user-friendly approach shows how to use key class libraries used for everyday programming and presents exactly the information needed to write effective, error-free programs. Chapter topics include Java class reference, complete examples, an HTML tutorial, Java programming glossary, and error messages with explanations. For use as a reference by professionals working with Java programming and language.

The Essential Java Class Reference is a hands-on introduction to powerful Java programming resources available from Sun Microsystems. This accessible reference to the key class libraries used for everyday programming is superb as a stand-alone guide for beginning or intermediate Java programmers or can be used to supplement Java programming books. The book contains descriptions of the 125 most-used Java classes, with approximately 100 short code examples and five complete programs.

Features/Benefits

• Accompanying CD-ROM includes: Java 2 SDK v1.4, Forte for Java, 3.0, and more!
  Readers can install the latest Sun Java tools without time-consuming downloads. Provides an integrated development environment (IDE), including an editor, compiler, debugger, and other development aids.
• Detailed descriptions and examples of commonly used classes and methods presented as complete examples
  Readers can quickly and easily get the information they need to use libraries and methods in their programs and how the methods and classes are used.
• Examples of Java applets and applications
  Readers can build on the examples instead of starting from scratch.
• Tutorial-Style Introduction to HTML
  Readers can use the instructions on including Java applets in web pages, along with a basic HTML guide.
• Explanation of Error Messages
  Readers have access to the explanation of error messages, along with likely causes, to reduce the frustration of getting a program to compile.