FROM THE PUBLISHER

Java In Easy Steps instructs the reader how to program in Java both on Windows platforms and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. It contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. There are complete example programs that illustrate each important aspect of Java.

Java In Easy Steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free Java Software Development Kit (SDK) so that the reader can quickly begin to create their own executable programs by copying the book's examples. This book makes no assumption that the reader will have previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds the reader's knowledge of Java. By the end of this book the reader will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write their own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled computer.