This tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Java Swing and AWT himself. Topics include Swing and AWT (Abstract Windows Toolkit) class library; graphical components: JButton, JCheckbox, JComboBox, JFrame, JLabel, JMenu, JRadioButton, JTextField; frame layouts; menus; dialog boxes; editor pane; Unicode and Chinese. Updated in 2024 (Version v4.32) with JDK 20. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Swing.

This book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Linux systems. Topics include using Cockpit Web portal for admin tasks; managing users and groups; managing files and directories; managing NTFS, CIFS, EXT4, LBA, LVM file systems; using network tools and security firewall; installing CentOS systems; using SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) system; DNF/YUM software package manager; SSH Server configuration and client tools; managing vsftpd - Very Secure FTP daemon; managing directory service with OpenLDAP; Updated in 2024 (Version v5.44) with email topics moved to 'Email Tutorials' book. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Linux.

This book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Linux applications. Topics include using managing users and groups; managing files and directories; managing Apache Web server and SquirrelMail; managing MySQL server; developing Python and PHP scripts; using GCC C/C++ compilers; running graphical applications on GNOME desktop and X11 servers; running Conda - Environment and Package Manager. Updated in 2023 (Version v1.02) with minor updates. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Linux-Apps.

This book is a collection of tutorial notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning JVM GC (Garbage Collection) processes. Topics include Java Garbage Collectors, STW (Stop-The-World), Serial Collector, Parallel Collector, Concurrent Collector, G1 Collector, GC Algorithms, Generational GC, Regional GC, Heap Memory Management, Young/New Generation, Tenured/Old Generation, Object Reference, Eden Space, Survivor Spaces, Minor GC, Major GC, Full GC, Performance Tuning, Throughput/Latency Performance, Heap Footprint. Updated in 2024 (Version v1.12) with minor updates. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Java-GC.

From the world’s bestselling programming author Using the practical pedagogy that has made his other Beginner’s Guides so successful, Herb Schildt provides new Swing programmers with a completely integrated learning package. Perfect for the classroom or self-study, Swing: A Beginner’s Guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding. You will be programming as early as Chapter 1.

This JDBC tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning JDBC technology himself. Topics include installing JDK and Derby database server; using Derby JDBC driver; database connection URLs; introduction to Result Set; Meta Data, Prepared Statement, CLOB, and BLOB; connection pooling with DBCP and C3P0. Updated in 2024 (Version v3.13) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/JDBC.

Fully updated for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition version 5.0, the third edition of this praised book is a one-stop resource for serious Java developers. This book shows you the parts of Java Swing API that you will use daily to create graphical user interfaces (GUI). You will also learn about the Model-View-Controller architecture that lies behind all Swing components, and about customizing components for specific environments. Author John Zukowski also provides custom editors and renderers for use with tables, trees, and list components. You'll encounter an overview of Swing architecture, and learn about core Swing components, toggelable components, event handling with the Swing Component Set, Swing menus and toolbars, borders, pop-ups, choosers, and more.