Java Cookbook

You have a choice: you can wade your way through lengthy Java tutorials and figure things out by trial and error, or you can pick up "Java Cookbook, 2nd Edition and get to the heart of what you need to know when you need to know it. Completely revised and updated, these tried-and-true recipes cover all of the major APIs from the 1.4 version of Java as well as the most important features of the new 1.5 version. It includes code segments covering many specialized APIs--like those for working with Struts, Ant, and other new popular Open Source tools--and delivers expanded Mac OS X Panther coverage. Whether you're new to Java and looking to bridge the gap between theory-laden reference manuals and real-world programs or you're a seasoned Java programmer, you'll surely agree that "Java Cookbook, 2nd Edition is the most practical Java programming book on the market.