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This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language, updated thoroughly (more than 35% new and updated) for the latest JDK 5 release. This book shows readers how to build real-world Java applications using the Java JDK. No previous programming experience is required. The author uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide readers through the ins and outs of Java development. About the Author Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for the tutorial style of his books, which provides step-by-step guidance easily understood even by first-time programmers. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice. Table of Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Introducing Java Chapter 2: Programs, Data, Variables, and Calculation Chapter 3: Loops and Logic Chapter 4: Arrays and Strings Chapter 5: Defining Classes Chapter 6: Extending Classes and Inheritance Chapter 7: Exceptions Chapter 8: Understanding Streams Chapter 9: Accessing Files and Directories Chapter 10: Writing Files Chapter 11: Reading Files Chapter 12: Serializing Objects Chapter 13: Generic Class Types Chapter 14: The Collections Framework Chapter 15: A Collection of Useful Classes Chapter 16: Threads Chapter 17: Creating Windows Chapter 18: Handling Events Chapter 19: Drawing in a Window Chapter 20: Extending the GUI Chapter 21: Filing and Printing Documents Chapter 22: Java and XML Chapter 23: Creating and Modifying XML Documents Chapter 24: Talking to Databases Chapter 25: The JDBC in Action Appendix A: Keywords Appendix B: Computer Arithmetic Index