Java 2 by Example

This tutorial takes an example-oriented approach to teaching Java version 2 technology. Coverage includes Java basics, the language, and the class library. Each chapter includes many small examples, and concludes with a larger example. An extended case study shows how to plan, design, and implement Java software using the Contact Manager program. Source code is available on a Web site. This book is written for developers and nondevelopers and assumes little programming experience. Friesen has written articles for JavaWorld and Windows TechEdge and has taught college courses in Java. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Geoff Friesen is heavily involved with Java technology. He has written numerous Java articles for JavaWorld (javaworld) and Windows TechEdge (windowstechedge), including integrating C++ with Java, internationalization, and Java Plug-in technology. He was the chief developer on a project with an EDS business unit where he integrated a smart card device with Java applets via JNI. He has worked directly with the virtual machine and created his own disassembler for Java class files.Geoff is currently teaching a college-level introductory Java course, covering many of the same concepts that appear in this book.