Book 1

Java Basics

Contents at a Glance

1. Chapter 1: Welcome to Java
   1. What Is Java, and Why Is It So Great?
   2. Java versus Other Languages
   3. Important Features of the Java Language
   4. On the Downside: Java’s Weaknesses
   5. Java Version Insanity
   6. What’s in a Name?
2. Chapter 2: Installing and Using Java Tools
   1. Downloading and Installing the Java Development Kit
   2. Using Java’s Command-Line Tools
   3. Using Java Documentation
3. Chapter 3: Working with TextPad
   1. Downloading and Installing TextPad
   2. Editing Source Files
   3. Compiling a Program
   4. Running a Java Program