- The experienced developer's guide to Java programming—now fully updated for JDK 1.3
- Completely revised coverage of object-oriented development and Swing classes
- More of the robust code examples professional programmers need
- CD-ROM includes all source code, J2SE Version 1.3, Forte for Java Community Edition, and much more!
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Devoid of shaky, academic examples and packed with robust demonstrations that illustrate hundreds of powerful concepts ...The authors back up the many examples with sharp, fact-rich commentary on how to get things done with Java."
—David Wall, Amazon.com
The best-selling guide for serious Java 2 programmers—fully updated for JDK 1.3!
Ask any experienced Java programmer: Core Java delivers the real-world guidance you need to accomplish even the most challenging tasks. That's why it's been an international best seller for five straight years. Core Java 2, Volume 1 covers the fundamentals of Java 2, Standard Edition, Version 1.3 and includes completely revised discussions of object-oriented Java development, enhanced coverage of Swing user interface components, and much more.
This new fifth edition delivers even more of the robust, real-world programs previous editions are famous for—updated to reflect deployment and performance enhancements. Volume 1 includes thorough explanations of inner classes, dynamic proxy classes, exception handling, debugging, the Java event model, Input/Output, file management, and much more. For experienced programmers, Core Java 2, Volume 1: Fundamentals sets the standard—again!
State-of-the-art information for Java developers, including:
- Building GUI applications with Swing classes
- Making the most of dynamic proxy classes and inner classes
- Mastering the Java event model
- Understanding Java streams and file management
About the CD-ROM CD-ROM contains complete source code examples, the Java 2, Standard Edition, Version 1.3 SDK, and useful tools, including Forte for Java, Community Edition, a complete toolset for Java application development, TextPad 4.32, HexWorkshop 3.1, WinZip 8.0, Together J, and SourceAgain.