Java Programming Resources

Java Programming Resources: Table of Contents

Downloading Java compilers, Java-enabled browsers, and other standard Java packages. JDK 1.1 through JDK 1.5 compilers, browsers, JRE, Swing, Java plugin, etc. Free versions for most operating systems. Java Programming FAQs and Tutorials Beginner and advanced Frequently Asked Questions lists. General Java tutorials and tutorials on specific Java programming topics. Java Programming Documentation An API, or Java Application Programming Interface, are collections of classes and interfaces that help make programming easier. The APIs give us many predefined classes so we can build our individual programs, reusing popular components like Lists, graphics, etc. These APIs explain to us these classes, their methods, and fields. This section contains the core Java APIs (Java 1.02 through Java 1.5), specialized APIs (Java3D, PersonalJava, etc.), APIs for Java Enterprise Edition the official Java language spec, and documentation on Sun Java programming tools (java, javac, javadoc, etc). Java APIs (Javadocs), Specifications, and Official Sites General Java resources, official API and language specifications, non-core Java packages, download sites, etc. Java Programming Books My top Java and Web programming book choices, based on personal experience programming and teaching. Includes general tutorials plus books on JFC and Swing, JDBC, RMI, Network Programming, Threads, Servlets, etc. Beginners' Corner A place for those that are new to computer programming. This section explains basic principles like object oriented programming, methods, variables, etc. From Shlomo Krasner. Java Jobs Employment listings for jobs related to Java technology.

Java Programming Courses Java short courses developed and taught by Marty Hall, an experienced Java developer, well-known Java book author, and award-winning instructor. Courses are available on standard Java programming, JSP, servlets, Struts, and JSF. Can be taught on-site at your organization or at public venues. Java Forums and Discussion Groups Sites where you can ask questions (and get answers!) on all sorts of Java technologies. Forums range from Java for newbies to servlets and JSP. These are all free sites, so be sure to ask specific questions, with concise code examples and the exact error messages. Integrated Development Environments and Editors for Java Commercial and free IDEs for developing Java applications. Also more bare-bones Java-savvy editors for Windows, Unix, and MacOS. Core Servlets & JavaServer Pages Source Code Archive Hundreds of fully documented servlets, JSP pages, and related Java utilities. From best-selling Sun Microsystems Press book. More Servlets & JavaServer Pages Source Code Archive Source code from sequel to above book. Core Web Programming Source Code Archive Hundreds of fully documented Java examples, including Swing, Java 2D, threads, events, XML, servlets, and JSP. Also lots of HTML 4, CSS, and JavaScript examples. JSP and Servlet Programming Resources Servlet, JSP, Struts, and JSF specifications, documentation, servers (engines), IDEs, books, training courses, Web hosting providers, and more. General WWW and HTML Programming Resources HTML tutorials, specifications, editors, and validators. CGI and HTTP references. JavaScript documentation. Browser stats. Etc.