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.

This book brings together all the information and trialware readers need to get powerful results with VisualAge for Java 2.0. It is a complete tutorial and reference for writing Java applications and porting them to databases and the Web--with up-to-the-minute coverage of JFC, JavaBeans, servlets, and more. The CD-ROM includes trial versions of VisualAge for Java 2.0 and DB2 Universal Server.

Organized in an instructional style with review questions and projects, this book is based upon the new Java 1.4 platform. Haines uses the most recent examples and information from the technology industry to provide students with sound Java programming skills.

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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.

This complete reference covers all the core APIs of the Java 2 platform as well as secondary topics that experienced Java programmers need to know. The CD-ROM contains Borland JBuilder 2, Kowa tools, and all the applets and code examples from the book.