Java 2. Cd-Rom Included

The Sams Teach Yourself Online in Web Time series is designed for Web-savvy, self-motivated learners who are looking for progressive, interactive tutorials. Starting with the basics and moving step-by-step through more advanced topics, this series provides you with the opportunity to enrich and advance your skills through book and online instruction. Sams Teach Yourself Online in Web Time is the ideal tool for learning and training because of • Interactive Testing-Special online quizzes for each lesson, plus online-only midterm and final mains. • Chapter Exercise Sets-Four or five exercises per chapter, with graduated levels of difficulty, including hands-on interface practice, Web research activities, programming tasks, and analytical problems. • Threaded Discussion List-A forum for you and fellow students to discuss technical topics, with assistance and guidance from an expert mentor. • Password Access-Your online learning community includes only students working with the Sams Teach Yourself Online in Web Time books, so the discussion remains focused. * Book purchase gives readers access to the Teach Yourself Online Web site, offering tests, exercises, reference materials, and moderated discussion. * Complete searchable reference title, Java 2 Platform Unleashed, available free online. * Thorough coverage of Java 2 and JFC (Swing) components included from the first chapter. * Simple, clear explanations of the Java language and its APIs (class libraries). * Thoroughly object-oriented approach allows the reader to write sophisticated, entertaining programs from the very first chapter. * Highly visual and interactive sample programs.