The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 is the fun way to learn the basics. Soon you'll be making your own interactive Web applets with sound, graphics, and animation. You'll find plenty of straightshooting advice for solving real-world problems. The best news is that the author, Mike Morrison, will make you laugh and enjoy yourself while you learn the ropes.

Features :

• Simple explanations on how to work with Java 2
  
• Valuable tips on avoiding common pitfalls
  
• Expert advice on the hottest ways to enhance your Web site
  
• Easy-to-follow instructions that get you up and running quickly

Table of contents

Introduction

Part 1: Getting a Handle on the Java Craze

Chapter 1: What's the Buzz?

Chapter 2: Java: The Web's Darling

Chapter 3: Tooling Around with Java

Chapter 4: Constructing Applets of Your Own

Chapter 5: Let's Try and Be Objective

Part 2: This Is Your Brain on Java

Chapter 6: Your First Peek Inside Java

Chapter 7: Jumping into Java

Chapter 8: Expressing Yourself in Java

Chapter 9: Feeling a Little Loopy

Chapter 10: Why Classes Appeal to the Architect in All of Us

Part 3: The Beauty of Java

Chapter 11: Java as an Artist's Canvas

Chapter 12: Your Next Work of Art

Chapter 13: Interacting with the User

Chapter 14: Making a Great First Impression

Part 4: Is Java More than a Pretty Face?

Chapter 15: Reading, Writing, and Java?

Chapter 16: Java and the Global Village

Chapter 17: Hanging by a Thread

Chapter 18: Java on a Saturday Morning

Chapter 19: Java on a Saturday Night

Part: 5: Java as a Self-Help Technology

Chapter 20: How to Break the Chains of Idiocy

Chapter 21: How to Win Friends at Nerd Parties

Chapter 22: How to Stay On Top of Java

Index