Learning Java, 4th Edition

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Book Description

If you’re new to Java, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide provides an example-driven introduction to the latest language features and APIs in Java 6 and 7. Advanced Java developers will be able to take a deep dive into areas such as concurrency and JVM enhancements.

You’ll learn powerful new ways to manage resources and exceptions in your applications, and quickly get up to speed on Java’s new concurrency utilities, and APIs for web services and XML. You’ll also find an updated tutorial on how to get started with the Eclipse IDE, and a brand-new introduction to database access in Java.

Table of Contents

• A Modern Language
• A First Application
• Tools of the Trade
• The Java Language
• Objects in Java
• Relationships Among Classes
• Working with Objects and Classes
• Generics
• Threads
• Working with Text
• Core Utilities
• Input/Output Facilities
• Network Programming
• Programming for the Web
• Web Applications and Web Services
• Swing
• Using Swing Components
• More Swing Components
• Layout Managers
• Drawing with the 2D API
• Working with Images and Other Media
• JavaBeans
• Applets
• XML

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