Java Technical Handbook (5th Edition) This book begins with a quick introduction to the Java programming language, so readers can start writing program code immediately. The fifth edition has been completely revised and expanded to cover the new language features of Java 5.0. The series has won the Jolt Award and is a well-known Java classic best-seller. Over the years, many programmers have started to enter the palace of Java programming by reading this book.
The 1.4 release of Java 2 Standard edition brings a load of new features - and the potential for frustration. Fret not, our new 4th edition has answers. The accelerated introduction lets you start writing code right away, and because the book s classic quick reference contains all the classes in the essential Java packages, you can find exactly what you need to make Java s new version work for you.