Java in a Nutshell

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This bestselling quick reference offers an accelerated introduction to the Java language and its key APIs, enabling seasoned programmers to start coding immediately. The third edition covers Java 1.2 and Java 1.3 beta, featuring a concise description of Java syntax that serves as both a fast-paced tutorial and a language reference. It explains the object-oriented features of Java without requiring prior experience in object-oriented programming. An overview of essential Java APIs illustrates how to perform common tasks like string manipulation, input/output, and thread handling using classes and interfaces from the Java 2 platform. Documentation for the Java development tools included with Sun's Java SDK is also provided. The book features classic-style, quick-reference material for all classes in essential Java packages, including java.lang, java.io, java.beans, java.math, java.net, java.security, java.text, java.util, and javax.crypto, covering all new classes introduced in Java 1.2 and 1.3. Once familiar with Java, programmers will keep this book close for handy reference. It is part of a two-volume quick reference set essential for every Java programmer and complements another volume focused on graphics and GUI APIs, as well as a third volume dedicated to Java Enterprise APIs for server-side applications.