A practical guide to the latest features of Versions 3.02 and 3.5 and a valuable resource for IBM's VisualAge for Java certification program. IBM's VisualAge for Java is one of the leading tools available for building Java and JavaBeans applications. Currently, IBM's VisualAge for Java certification programs are offered all over the world. Written by IBM insiders, this book focuses on the more advanced topics related to VisualAge for Java and prepares readers for the certification program. Readers learn VisualAge for Java's IDE and how to use the language for Enterprise Data Access and transaction processing. CD-ROM contains IBM VisualAge for Java Entry Edition, Sun Java 2, and all the code examples from the book.

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.

This book comes with trial versions of all the software users need to build sophisticated, Web-based, database-enabled applications--even Java Beans components. The authors offer expert advice on object-oriented development techniques, optimizing visual environments, and building real-world enterprise applications.

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.