Nitty Gritty Java 2

Are you looking for a concise book on Java programming? Well -- here it is, the Nitty Girtty of Java programming! The first section introducing the Java programming language is aimed at Java beginners. It starts with the Java syntax and explains how to implement object-oriented concepts such as classes and inheritance in Java. The second section provides a reference source for the language constructs and extremely powerful standard library classes. The final section is a collection of practical tips for using Java, enabling you to get to the heart of Java. Let's get down to the Nitty Gritty of: Opportunities for use and virtual machines Implementation of object-oriented concepts in Java Libraries -- from palmtop to mainframe Data storage and communication Graphical use interface with AWT and Swing Applets and tuning Nitty Gritty provides the most important facts that you will need to know to get up and running in new programming topics quickly and when you have become proficient you can use it as an on-going reference book for all the fundamentals. Divided into 3 sections this book provides everything you need to know to get going and stay running: Introduction -- all the most important topics that you'll need to get working now. Practical tips and tricks -- find out how to put those important concepts into practise and get expert tips on how to improve your programming. Reference section -- all the important instructions and topics in one easy reference section so that you can refer back to the book again and again. In this introduction to Java programming, early chapters present the Java programming language for beginners, covering Java syntax and application of object-oriented concepts, and later chapters provide a reference source for the language constructs and standard library classes. A final section offers practical tips for using Java. The author is a computer scientist and founder of a consulting company. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)