The Java language, and the ever-growing Java platform, have revolutionized programming. The goal of this tutorial is to introduce you to the Java syntax you're most likely to encounter professionally, and to expose you to idioms that will help you avoid trouble. Follow along with Java professional Roy Miller as he guides you through the essentials Java programming, including the OOP paradigm and how it applies to Java programming; Java language syntax and use; creating objects and adding behavior, working with collections, handling errors; and tips for writing better code.
This small article is aimed at web designers who are (mostly) non-programmersand who wish to use 3rd party applets rather than create their own. It setsout to define java from the non-specialist's perspective and guard against a few common misconceptions.
This free tutorial series teaches the basics of Java programming. It requires no previous Java experience, and is perfect for the beginner. Tutorials cover a wide range of topics, from applets and applications, to more advanced issues such as class design, event handling and networking.