MasteringTM JavaTM 2, J2SE 1.4

de John Zokowski

The 1.4 version of Java 2 Standard Edition provides many new programming capabilities while making plenty of old tasks easier. But without reliable guidance, you'll find it hard to take advantage of even a fraction of what the new SDK has to offer. Filled with detailed coverage of the new technology, step-by-step instruction, and tips from an acclaimed Java consultant and author, Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4 is the resource you'll want to keep within easy reach.Coverage Includes:* Understanding the Java programming language* Building forms with the Swing component set* Creating superior graphics with the Java 2D API* Supporting advanced data structures with the Collections API* Improving the speed of your Java applications* Taking advantage of Swing's support of drag and drop* Understanding OOP concepts, including UML* Working with Java's new assertion capabilities* Using Java's new I/O capabilities: nonblocking read and write operations, application preferences, and logging* Solving tough printing challenges* Working with installation options, including Java Plug-in and Java Web Start* Working with multiple threads and timer tasks