Java 2

This easy-to-follow guide explains why and how to use Java - the preeminent language of the Internet - and covers core Java concepts, including the fundamentals of object-orientd programming (OOP), program control statements, arrays, strings, methods, classes, objects, and packages. You'll also get full details on exception handling, the I/O system, multithreaded programming, and creating Java applets. To speed your progress, the source code for all examples is available free online. Start programming in Java right away with this self-paced, step-by-step learning solution.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

• Modules - Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
  
• Goals - EAch module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
  
• Ask the Experts - Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
  
• 1-Minute Drills - Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
  
• Annotated syntax - Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
  
• Projects - Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
  
• Mastery Checks - End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blan, and simple coding questions
  

Contents

• Chapter 1: Java Fundamentals
  
• Chapter 2: Data Types and Operators
  
• Chapter 3: Program Contol Statements
  
• Chapter 4: Arrays and Strings
  
• Chapter 5: Methods
  
• Chapter 6: Classes and Objects
  
• Chapter 7: Inheritance
  
• Chapter 8: Interfaces and Packages
  
• Chapter 9: Exception Handling
  
• Chapter 10: The I/O System
  
• Chapter 11: Multithreaded Programming
  
• Chapter 12: Creating Applets