Core Java 2

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!

Features:

• The best-selling Java book.
• Thorougly updated for Java 2 Standard Edition-With thousands of lines of new code.
• Updated to cover new features in the JSDK 1.3.
• Universally praised for its clear and complete coverage and robust, real-world examples.
• Non-toy programs-Takes advantage of the Swing classes where appropriate.
• Thorough explanation of object-oriented programming, Java inner classes and exception handling-As well as debugging, the current Java event model, and a thorough coverage of both Input/Output and File Management.
• State-of-the-art information for Java developers-Includes building GUI applications with the new Swing classes, making the most of inner classes, mastering the current Java event model, and understanding streams and file management with Java.

Contents

• 1: An Introduction to Java
• 2: The Java Programming Environment
• 3: Fundamental Programming Structures in Java
• 4: Objects and Classes
• 5: Inheritance
• 6: Interfaces and Inner Classes
• 7: Graphics Programming
• 8: Event Handling
• 9: User Interface Components with Swing
• 10: Applets
• 11: Exceptions and Debugging
• 12: Streams and Files