Summary
Section 1.1 Introduction
Java has become the language of choice for implementing Internet-based applications and software for devices that communicate over a network.
Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) is geared toward developing large-scale, distributed networking applications and web-based applications.
Java Micro Edition (Java ME) is geared to ward developing applications for small, memory-constrained devices, such as cell phones, pagers and PDAs.
Section 1.2 What Is a Computer?
A computer is a device capable of performing computations and making logical decisions at speeds millions (even billions) of times faster than human beings can.
Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called computer programs. Programs ...
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