Java 2, J2SE 1.4 Complete (Paperback)

Java 2, J2SE 1.4 Complete is a one-of-a-kind book—valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Whether you are new to Java or are upgrading to J2SE 1.4, you'll get the skills you need to become proficient with the world's most popular programming language.

With Java 2, J2SE 1.4 Complete, you'll learn everything you need to know for Java language programming. You'll learn basic programming concepts, such as exception handling, file I/O, and threading, and move on to creating basic Java components. You'll also learn how to create the elements of a graphical user interface, including adding buttons and scrollbars. You'll get an introduction to advanced GUIs, such as Swing and the 2D API. Finally, you'll learn the essentials of JavaBeans programming to create reusable software components.

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Inside:
Java Language Fundamentals

• Getting Started with the J2SE 1.4 SDK
• Datatypes, Modifiers, and Expressions
• Working with Java Objects
• Exception Handling and Assertions
• Standard Java Packages
• File I/O and Streams
• Threads and Multithreading

• Handling Java Text Fields
• Using Java Buttons and Layout Managers
• Working with Radio Buttons
• Adding Scrollbars

• Painting
• JFC Swing Components
• Java 2D API
• Custom Components

• An Overview of Beans
• Bean Properties

Contents

Introduction

Part I: Java Language Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Java 2 SDK
Adapted from Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

Chapter 2: Working with Objects
Adapted from Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

Chapter 3: Datatypes, Modifiers, and Expressions
Adapted from Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

Chapter 4 Exception Handling and Assertions
Adapted from Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

Chapter 5: Standard Java Packages
Adapted from Mastering Java 2

Chapter 6: File I/O and Streams
Adapted from Java 2 Developer's Handbook

Chapter 7: Threads and Multithreading
Adapted from Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

Part II: Basic Java Components
Chapter 8: Handling Java Text Fields
Adapted from Java 1.2: In Record Time

Chapter 9: Using Java Buttons
Adapted from Java 1.2: In Record Time

Chapter 10: Layout Managers
Adapted from Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide

Chapter 11: Working with Radio Buttons
Adapted from Java 1.2: In Record Time

Chapter 12: Adding Scroll Bars
Adapted from Java 2 In Record Time

Part III: Advanced Java GUIs
Chapter 13: Painting
Adapted from Complete Java™ 2 Certification Study Guide

Chapter 14: The JFC Swing Components
Adapted from Java 2 Developer's Handbook

Chapter 15: The 2D API
Adapted from Java 2 Developer's Handbook

Chapter 16: Custom Components
Adapted from Java 2 Developer's Handbook

Part IV: JavaBeans
Chapter 17: JavaBeans: An Overview
Adapted from Mastering JavaBeans

Chapter 18: Bean Properties
Adapted from Mastering JavaBeans

Appendix: The Essential Java 2 API Reference
Glossary
Index