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Beginning Java 2- JDK 1.3 Version : Images and Animation

Buy this book Title: Beginning Java 2- JDK 1.3 Version ISBN: 1861003668 US Price: $ 49.99 Canadian Price: C$ 74.95 UK Price: £ 35.99 Publication Date: March 2000 Pages: 1230 © Wrox Press Limited, US and UK.

What does this book cover?

• Fully revised for the Java 2 Platform - Now covers 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
• Connected to databases using JDBC
• Large GUI example built with the Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
• Clear, step-by-step examples with a proven tutorial format

Book Overview

Java is a fast maturing development platform. Its cross platform nature, full object-orientation, simplicity and support for networking and database access make it the ideal choice for developers. In addition, the fastest Java platform performance ever is now available both for download, and on CD from America Online (AOL), thanks to an agreement between Sun and AOL to deliver the Java Runtime Environment on the AOL 5.0 CD-ROM. The newest version of J2SE technology, Version 1.3, will deliver significant performance gains and improved Web deployment for enterprise- grade, client-side applications, making this as good a time as any to get into Java.

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

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