Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4

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The 1.4 version of Java 2 Standard Edition provides many new programming capabilities while making plenty of old tasks easier. But without reliable guidance, you'll find it hard to take advantage of even a fraction of what the new SDK has to offer. Filled with detailed coverage of the new technology, step-by-step instruction, and tips from an acclaimed Java consultant and author, Mastering Java 2, J2SE 1.4 is the resource you'll want to keep within easy reach.Coverage Includes:* Understanding the Java programming language* Building forms with the Swing component set* Creating superior graphics with the Java 2D API* Supporting advanced data structures with the Collections API* Improving the speed of your Java applications* Taking advantage of Swing's support of drag and drop* Understanding OOP concepts, including UML* Working with Java's new assertion capabilities* Using Java's new I/O capabilities: nonblocking read and write operations, application preferences, and logging* Solving tough printing challenges* Working with installation options, including Java Plug-in and Java Web Start* Working with multiple threads and timer tasks ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: Foundations of Java.Chapter 1: Introducing Java. Chapter 2: Getting Started with the Java 2 SDK. Chapter 3: Working with Objects. Chapter 4: Datatypes, Modifiers, and Expressions. Chapter 5: Packaging Class and Interface Access. Chapter 6: Arrays and Flow-Control Statements. Chapter 7: Exception Handling and Assertions. Chapter 8: Threads and Multithreading. Part 2: Exploring the Java Libraries.Chapter 9: Standard Java Packages. Chapter 10: Animation and Images. Chapter 11: 2D Graphics and Imaging. Chapter 12: GUI Layout Management. Chapter 13: Swing GUI Components. Chapter 14: Event Handling. Chapter 15: Advanced Swing Capabilities. Chapter 16: Transferring Data. Chapter 17: Java Utilities. Chapter 18: Advanced Applet Programming. Chapter 19: Streams and Input/Output Programming. Chapter 20: Printing. Chapter 21: JavaBeans. Chapter 22: Network Programming. Chapter 23: Java Extension Libraries.  Appendix A: Java Language Syntax. Appendix B: Online Resources. Glossary of Terms. Index.