Assuming familiarity with basic programming concepts, this book explains how object-oriented programming works, introduces the libraries, classes, and statements in Java 2 standard edition (J2SE 1.5), outlines the basic idea behind Java GUI programs, and overviews related technologies, such as SQL, JDBC, servlets, JSP, and XML. The sixth edition adds chapters on generics, enumerated types, and web services.
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The #1 introduction to J2SE 1.5 and enterprise/server-side development!

An international bestseller for eight years, "Just Java™ 2" is the complete, accessible Java tutorial for working programmers at "all" levels. Fully updated and revised, this sixth edition is more than an engaging overview of Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE 1.5) and its libraries: it's also a practical introduction to today's best enterprise and server-side programming techniques. "Just Java™ 2, Sixth Edition," reflects both J2SE 1.5 "and" the latest Tomcat and servlet specifications. Extensive new coverage includes: New chapters on generics and enumerated typesNew coverage of Web services, with practical examples using Google and Amazon Web servicesSimplified interactive I/O with printf()Autoboxing and unboxing of primitive typesStatic imports, foreach loop construct, and other new language features

Peter van der Linden delivers expert advice, clear explanations, and crisp sample programs throughout--including "dozens" new to this edition. Along the way, he introduces: The core language: syntax, objects, interfaces, nested classes, compiler secrets, and much moreKey libraries: date and calendar, pattern matching, network software, mapped I/O, utilities and generic collectionsServer-side technology: network server systems, a complete tiny HTML Web server, and XML in JavaEnterprise J2EE: Sql and JDBC™ tutorial, servlets and JSP and much moreClient-side Java: fundamentals of JFC/Swing GUI development, new class data sharing details"Companion Web Site"

All the book's examples and sample programs are available at http: //afu.com.