And shareware, he shows you how to implement those strategies and solutions in Java. And he supplies instructions on how to build several original games as a way to master more quickly the principles of good game design and become more proficient in Java.

As Java is developing into the hot new Web site programming language, it's becoming clear that is's primarily being used for fun applications. Written by a professional game designer, this book will show experienced Java programmers how to create more sophisticated programs. It covers 3D graphics, 2D graphics and animation, sound and music programming, and basic game design.

Finally - an easy-to-learn approach to program Java applets The book covers the Swing graphics (Java 1.5) using Java applets. It starts with an introduction to computing and a brief history of the Internet, then dives right into programming to give you a chance to create first and understand later. Simple drawing techniques are covered, followed by image processing, components, layout managers, design, events, control structures, neat tricks, debugging, game programming, java pros and cons, security issues, and how to host your applets on the Internet. This book is intended for beginners, allowing students to explore the concepts of programming without the drudgery of immense details. Instructors may contact the author to obtain access to lecture notes slides and other material for this course. This edition has full color inside, with color codings on the Java code and all applet output. Website: http: //www.cs.colostate.edu/ boese/JavaApplets includes sample chapter

Java programming masters reveal best-in-class applet designs From Java-SIG, the international association of Java users and developers, here are the world's best Java applets in the categories of: * Multimedia and Special Effects * Business and Science * Education * Entertainment and Games * General Utilities and Programming. To find these award winners, Java-SIG members scoured the Web, hunting through thousands of Web sites, searching for the applets that ranked highest in the six criteria of originality, usefulness, performance, extensibility, appearance, and reliability. And now they're yours to enjoy, learn from, and adapt to your own Web site! JAVA-SIG is an international organization of Java users and developers. It is a special interest group of the Sun User Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Book: This book is guaranteed to fire your imagination, supply fresh ideas about Web site design, and expand your repertoire of Java applet programming techniques. Throughout, Java-SIG members offer their expert analyses, design and coding tips, and suggestions on how to make your Web sites more fun, efficient, and reliable. Each award-winning applet is covered in its own capsule, featuring a detailed description, a shot of the applet in action, an explanation of why it won -including coding tips and techniques where applicable -and where to go for updates. The CD-ROM: This CD library gives you access to applet source code and/or executables. You get to see what makes these award winners tick, take them apart, experiment with them, and customize them for use in your own Web pages.

The friendly guide to learning the basics of programming Java, this hands-on instruction gives an overview of programming with Java and explores how Java provides the best method of supercharging Web pages. Readers learn how to use Java development tools and how to make interactive information available on the Web.

Learn to program with Java Applet game examples. This book is an easy approach for learning how to program. The book assumes no prior programming experience and is written to be easy to start developing very sophisticated programs fast.Write games similar to Super Mario Brothers, dungeon games, Pong and Breakout and more!Features: all examples are Java applets that can be posted on the internet, book is based on the standard Java API, code is color-coded to be easier to read.