Start building powerful programs with Java 6—fast!

Get an overview of Java 6 and begin building your own programs

Even if you're new to Java programming—or to programming in general—you can get up and running on this wildly popular language in a hurry. This book makes it easy! From how to install and run Java to understanding classes and objects and juggling values with arrays and collections, you will get up to speed on the new features of Java 6 in no time.

Discover how to

* Use object-oriented programming
* Work with the changes in Java 6 and JDK 6
* Save time by reusing code
* Mix Java and Javascript with the new scripting tools
* Troubleshoot code problems and fix bugs

All on the bonus CD-ROM

* Custom build of JCreator and all the code files used in the book
* Bonus chapters not included in the book
* Trial version of Jindent, WinOne, and NetCaptor freeware

System Requirements: For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.