Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours, Fifth Edition

The best-selling Java tutorial, now updated and expanded for Java 6, the new version of todays #1 programming language -Teaches Java as a first programming language, through short, simple chapters that can be completed in no more than an hour each. -New online Learning Lab offers video walkthroughs of all examples, detailed quiz answers, starter software, and sample files. -Includes new chapters on creating Facebook widgets and building web services with javax.xml.ws, plus many new examples. In arenas ranging from enterprise development to cellphone games, Java remains one of the worlds most popular programming languages. Sams Teach, 5/e, will help Java beginners gain true mastery over Yourself Java in 24 Hours the new Java 6. In this books straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything thats come before, helping readers learn Javas core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. Coverage includes: learning programming basics; working with data and objects; programming graphical user interfaces; creating interactive web programs; handling errors; writing Internet applications and web services; and much more. This editions examples have been extensively updated, and there are brandnew chapters on building web services and creating todays popular Facebook widgets. In addition, readers now learn Java using NetBeans, Suns free, easyto- use integrated development environment - not the more difficult JDK. For the first time, this book is supported with a complete online Learning Lab that offers video walkthroughs of all examples, plus detailed quiz answers, and all the sample software and files readers will need. By the time readers are finished with this books lessons, they wont just understand Java: theyll be comfortable using it in real-world projects.