Sams teach yourself Java 2 in 21 days

A thoroughly revised, updated, and improved edition of one of the world's leading Java tutorials Updated to cover version 1.4 of the Java 2 Standard Edition SDK-due to be finalized by the end of 2001. Restructured and rewritten to expand the book's coverage of core Java programming topics. Authors are expert technical writers, able explain the most complex programming concepts with clarity and humor. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days continues to be one of the most popular, best-selling Java tutorials on the market. Written by two expert technical writers, it has been acclaimed for its clear and personable writing, for its extensive use of examples, and for its logical and complete organization. This new edition of the book maintains and improves upon all these qualities, while updating, revising, and reorganizing the material to cover the latest developments in Java and to expand the book's coverage of core Java programming topics. Sun's new version of Java 2 Standard Edition-SDK version 1.4-is expected to be released by the end of 2001. According to Sun, version 1.4 builds upon Java's cross-platform support and security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. Laura Lemay is one of the world's most popular authors on Web development topics. Her books have sold over two million copies worldwide. Known for her ability to clearly explain even the most difficult technical topics, she complements her discussions with interesting yet practical examples. She is also the author of Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML & XHTML in 21 Days, 0-672-32077-0, $34.99, Sams, 3/2001. Rogers Cadenhead is a writer, computer programmer, and Web developer who has written nine books on Internet-related topics. He maintains the Cruel Site of the Day and several other popular Internet sites. He is also the author of Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours, 0-672-3236-3, $24.99, Sams, 11/ 2000. 0672323702