This book covers all of the features of VisualAge for Java and demonstrates how to build enterprise-ready JavaBeans and applets using the application. Numerous examples are provided, and the CD-ROM contains a try-and-buy version of the software.

Create JavaBeans and JFC components using one of the hottest tools available This valuable guide was written by two IBM insiders who have successfully taught VisualAge for Java to programmers around the world for IBM's certification courses. It gives programmers the inside track on preparing for IBM's certification and explains how to debug Java programs interactively. Programmers and developers will find helpful coverage of VisualAge for Java's IDE and Visual Builder along with techniques for applying Visual Design Patterns. They'll also learn how to deploy Java applications and applets and create JFC components with version 2.0. CD-ROM includes VisualAge for Java Enterprise Edition, Sun JDK 1.2 and BDK 1.2, and all of the code examples found in the book.

This book gives you a firm grounding in every aspect of the JavaBeans component architecture.

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"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.

Cadenhead presents a step-by-step tutorial that teaches someone with no previous programming experience how to create simple Java programs and applets. It starts out at a lower level than "Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days, " and takes things at a slower pace, focusing on key programming concepts and essential Java basics.