The Java Tutorial

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Trails Covering the Basics Most, if not all, programmers need to know about the APIs discussed in these trails and lessons. Getting Started     [ TOC ] Start here to write, build, and run your first Java application and applet. The Java Phenomenon The "Hello World" Application The "Hello World" Applet Common Problems (and Their Solutions) Learning the Java Language     [ TOC ] Learn the language from variables, expressions, and flow-control to objects, classes, and interfaces. Object-Oriented Programming Concepts The Nuts and Bolts of the Java Language Objects and Classes in Java More Features of the Java Language Common Problems (and Their Solutions) Writing Applets     [ TOC ] Wanna spice up your web pages with applets? Discover what applets can, cannot, and should not do. Overview of Applets Taking Advantage of the Applet API Practical Considerations of Writing Applets Finishing an Applet Common Problems (and Their Solutions) Essential Java Classes     [  TOC ] Find out how to use the classes in the JDK API that you are most likely to use in your Java programs. Using String and StringBuffer Setting Program Attributes Accessing System Resources Handling Errors with Exceptions Doing Two or More Tasks at Once: Threads Reading and Writing (but no 'rithmetic) Creating a User Interface     [ TOC ] Put a face on your program with the classes in the AWT and swing. Overview of the Java UI Using Components, the GUI Building Blocks Using the JFC/Swing Packages Laying Out Components Within a Container Working with Graphics Custom Networking     [  TOC ] Write programs that communicate with resources and other programs on the network. Overview of Networking Working with URLs All About Sockets All About Datagrams To 1.1--And Beyond!     [ TOC ] Learn what's new in 1.1 and upcoming in 1.2, and how to convert programs from 1.0 to 1.1. What's New in 1.1 Migrating to 1.1 A Preview of Things to Come   Trails for Specialized Tasks Many, but not all, programmers need the APIs covered by these trails and lessons. The JAR File Format     [  TOC ]     by Alan Sommerer Bundle a Java program and its resources into an easily downloadable archive. Using JAR Files: The Basics Signing and Verifying JAR Files Internationalization     [ TOC ]     by Dale Green Write programs for a global market. Global Markets A Quick Example Setting the Locale Isolating Locale-specific Objects in a ResourceBundle Number and Currency Formatting Date and Time Formatting Message Formatting Working with Exceptions Comparing Strings Detecting Text Boundaries Converting Non-Unicode Text A Checklist for Internationalizing an Existing Program JavaBeans: Components for the Java Platform     [ TOC ]     by Andy Quinn Learn how to develop platform-independent components in the Java programming language. This trail covers JavaBeans basics, the BeanBox, and the Beans Development Kit (BDK). JavaBeans Concepts and the Beans Development Kit Using the BeanBox Writing a Simple Bean Properties Manipulating Events in the BeanBox The BeanInfo Interface Bean Customization Bean Persistence New Features Java Security 1.1     [  TOC ]     by Mary Dageforde Develop secure programs in an insecure world. Java Security API Overview Using the Security API to Generate and Verify a Signature The Reflection API     [ TOC ]     by Dale Green Learn how to dynamically create objects, invoke methods, access fields, and examine classes. Examining Classes Manipulating Objects Working with Arrays Summary of Classes Using the JNI     [ TOC ]     by Beth Stearns Retain your investment in code written in other languages. Step by Step Implementing Native Methods   Comprehensive Examples All programmers can benefit from looking at large, real-world examples. Putting It All Together     [  TOC ] Explore a comprehensive example in depth to learn about the organization and interaction of the components of a Java program. BINGO!

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