Providing numerous, step-by-step, programming examples, this text includes Java solutions for a wide range of Web applications.

Find out why thousands have turned to Ivor Horton for learning Java Ivor Horton's approach is teaching Java is so effective and popular that he is one of the leading authors of introductory programming tutorials, with over 160,000 copies of his Java books sold. In this latest edition, whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer switching to Java, you'll learn how to build real-world Java applications using Java SE 7. The author thoroughly covers the basics as well as new features such as extensions and classes; extended coverage of the Swing Application Framework; and he does it all in his unique, highly accessible style that beginners love. Provides a thorough introduction to the latest version of the Java programming language, Java SE 7 Introduces you to a host of new features for both novices and experienced programmers Covers the basics as well as new language extensions and classes and class methods Guides you through the Swing Application Framework for creating Swing apps Uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide you through the development process There's no better way to get thoroughly up to speed on the latest version of Java than with Ivor Horton's latest, comprehensive guide.

The java language has been growing from strength to strength since its inception in 1995. It has since proved to be both powerful and extraordinarily easy to learn and use. This is what makes it ideal for the beginner. With dramatic changes to it's handling of files, and the introduction of native support for XML, java has been updated to work faster and to be current with the incredible rise of XML as a medium for communicating data. This edition of the Beginning Java books outlines everything the beginning programmer needs to know to program with the Java programming language and the 1.4 Java Developer Kit. With the release of JDK 1.4, programmers can look forward to the most stable edition yet, and even better performance than was available previously. Ivor's inimitable style has proved to be a hit with nearly half a million people with its easy to learn approach and the many useful examples. Regularly voted the most popular java programming book, this book teaches java from scratch and assumes no previous knowledge. It is also suitable for those who have got some programming experience, especially C or C++, which will make learning easier. Either way you will soon become expert in creating your own programs. It includes a full explanation of Object Oriented programming. A comprehensive introduction to swing is accompanied by a significant application that you will develop through the last half of the book, and which demonstrates all of the necessary skills for creating fully features java applications. To add to this, help from your peers and from the author are available through the unique programmer to programmer mailing lists, forums, and newsgroups all in addition toour one-to-one email support helping you to overcomes any difficulties, and work throug

* The previous title has proven sales success over 6 years; new edition is completely revised and updated, author is widely acknowledged as among the best authors on programming today! * Includes progressive text and examples, with each topic building on what has been learned previously * No specific prior programming experience necessary – Material is suited to both self-taught learners and structured courses * Written in an easy, effective tutorial style with all language features demonstrated through working examples * Explains what language elements are for and how they work * Demystifies the language by explaining all specialized terminology and jargon * Covers class templates in depth and includes an introduction to the Standard Template Library

What is this book about? The Java language has been growing from strength to strength since its inception in 1995. It has since proved to be both powerful and extraordinarily easy to learn and use. This is what makes it ideal for the beginner. With dramatic changes to the handling of files, and the introduction of native support for XML, Java has been updated to work faster and to be current with the incredible rise of XML as a medium for communicating data. This edition of the Beginning Java books outlines everything the beginning programmer needs to know to program with the Java programming language and the 1.4 Java Developer Kit (JDK). With the release of JDK 1.4, programmers can look forward to the most stable edition yet, and even better performance than was available previously. Over the course of the book, you will build an example application called Sketcher — a simple drawing tool — that teaches you how to build an interactive user interface with Java, how to save and open files, how to use color, and how to respond to user input. What does this book cover? Teaches the Java language from scratch Object-oriented Programming in Java Handling errors and exceptions in applications Manipulating data and files Concurrent programming and threads A comprehensive introduction to Swing, the graphical user interface API for Java Printing in Java An introduction to XML Who is this book for? Ivor's inimitable style has proved to be a hit with nearly half a million people with its easy to learn approach and the many useful examples. Regularly voted the most popular Java programming book, this book teaches Java from scratch and assumes no previous knowledge. It is also suitable for those who have got some programming experience, especially C or C++, which will make learning easier.

* Written by one of the best known and respected authors of beginning programming text, Ivor Horton * Assumes nothing but teaches what a prospective professional needs to know * Corrected and updated version of a classic bestseller; The last edition (Beginning C, Second Edition) of this book from sold 30,000 copies

This title shows techniques and patterns that will help readers to solve the real problems that occur when designing and implementing dynamic web sites. It should provide readers with: a higher level guide to designing applications with JSP and Servlets; a JSP-centric, rather than J2EE-centric, view of website; development; architectural patterns and design methodologies appropriate to the multi-layered nature of JSP technology; an understanding of what they are doing, and frameworks to think in; and solid practical techniques for building Java-based websites.

Building web applications that are maintainable and extensible requires a significant amount of design and planning before even a single line of code can be written. However, by leveraging pre-written development frameworks, a development team can reduce the amount of time it takes to deploy an application, while at the same time promoting reuse. Traditionally, development frameworks required significant amounts of time and energy to implement. The alternative to implementing a framework was to purchase one, but this was often an expensive option that required a significant commitment to one software vendor.

*This book is more than simply a reprint of material already freely available on the Web (I’m looking at you, The J2EE Tutorial). * Concentrates on the parts of J2EE that readers find most interesting, accessible, and relevant for the start of their professional career – JSP and Servlets, rather than in depth coverage of EJB—helps reader accomplish something and may spark interest for further exploration of J2EE. * This title will concentrate on web development (using JSP and Servlets) but still be aimed at programmers who want to become J2EE developers – so it will be a title for the Java category, not JavaServer Pages.