This edition is a significant update to one of O'Reilly's bestselling Java titles. It covers the latest edition of Java, 1.3, and includes material on the core Java classes, JFC and key Enterprise APIs. It covers core Java topics and new technologies, such as Swing, Java 2D, Servlets and XML.

With more than 700,000 copies sold to date, Java in a Nutshell from O'Reilly is clearly the favorite resource amongst the legion of developers and programmers using Java technology. And now, with the release of the 5.0 version of Java, O'Reilly has given the book that defined the "in a Nutshell" category another impressive tune-up. In this latest revision, readers will find Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition, does more than just cover the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the newest version of Java. It's undergone a complete makeover--in scope, size, and type of coverage--in order to more closely meet the needs of the modern Java programmer. To wit, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition now places less emphasis on coming to Java from C and C++, and adds more discussion on tools and frameworks. It also offers new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs, and, of course, extensive coverage of Java 5.0. But faithful readers take comfort: it still hasn't lost any of its core elements that made it such a classic to begin with. This handy reference gets right to the heart of the program with an accelerated introduction to the Javaprogramming language and its key APIs--ideal for developers wishing to start writing code right away. And, as was the case in previous editions, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition is once again chock-full of poignant tips, techniques, examples, and practical advice. For as longas Java has existed, Java in a Nutshell has helped developers maximize the capabilities of the program's newest versions. And this latest edition is no different.

From the author of "Java in a Nutshell" comes "Java Examples in a Nutshell"--chock-full of practical, real-world Java programming examples that readers can learn or modify for their own use. A must-have for anyone who prefers to learn "by example".

Java in a Nutshell, Deluxe Editionis a Java programmer's dream come true in one small package. The heart of this Deluxe Edition is the Java Reference Library on CD-ROM, which brings together five volumes for Java developers and programmers, linking related info across books. It includes:Exploring Java, 2nd Edition,Java Language Reference, 2nd Edition,Java Fundamental Classes Reference,Java AWT Reference, andJava in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, included both on the CD-ROM and in a companion desktop edition.Java in a Nutshell, Deluxe Editionis an indispensable resource for anyone doing serious programming with Java 1.1. The Java Reference Library alone is also available by subscription on the World Wide Web. Please seehttp://online-books.oreilly.com/books/​javaref/for details. The electronic text on the Web and on the CD is fully searchable and includes a complete index to all five volumes. It also includes the sample code found in the printed volumes. Exploring Java, 2nd Editionintroduces the basics of Java 1.1 and offers a clear, systematic overview of the language. It covers the essentials of hot topics like Beans and RMI, as well as writing applets and other applications, such as networking programs, content and protocol handlers, and security managers. TheJava Language Reference, 2nd Editionis a complete reference that describes all aspects of the Java language, including syntax, object-oriented programming, exception handling, multithreaded programming, and differences between Java and C/C++. The second edition covers the new language features that have been added in Java 1.1, such as inner classes, class literals, and instance initializers. TheJava Fundamental Classes Referenceprovides complete reference documentation on the core Java 1.1 classes that comprise thejava.lang,java.io,java.net,java.util,java.text,java.math,java.lang.reflect, andjava.util.zippackages. These classes provide general-purpose functionality that is fundamental to every Java application. TheJava AWT Referenceprovides complete reference documentation on the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT), a large collection of classes for building graphical user interfaces in Java. Java in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, the bestselling book on Java and the one most often recommended on the Internet, is a complete quick-reference guide to Java, containing descriptions of all of the classes in the Java 1.1 core API, with a definitive listing of all methods and variables, with the exception of the still-evolving Enterprise APIs. These APIs will be covered in a future volume. Highlights of the library include: History and principles of Java How to integrate applets into the World Wide Web A detailed look into Java's style of object-oriented programming Detailed coverage of all the essential classes injava.lang,java.io,java.util,java.net,java.awt Using threads Network programming Content and protocol handling A detailed explanation of Java's image processing mechanisms Material on graphics primitives and rendering techniques Writing a security manager System requirements: The CD-ROM is readable on all Windows and UNIX platforms. Current implementations of the Java Virtual Machine for the Mac platform do not support the Java search applet in this CD-ROM. Mac users can purchase the World Wide Web version (seehttp://online-books.oreilly.com/books/​javaref/for more information). A Web browser that supports HTML 3.2, Java, and JavaScript, such as Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explorer 3.0, is required.

This title is a high-speed tutorial and handy quick reference to the APIs for implementing web services in Java. It is intended for Java developers who need to implement Java web services or who need their applications to access existing web services.

With the recent release of Java 2 Enterprise Edition 1.4, developers are being called on to add even greater, more complex levels of interconnectivity to their applications. To do this, Java developers need a clear understanding of how to apply the new APIs, and the capabilities and pitfalls in the program--which they can discover in this edition.