Diving into Java Programming
Now that you've been introduced to Java as a spectator, it's time to put some of these concepts into play and create your first Java program.
Before you can get started, you must have SDK 1.3 or a fully compatible development environment on your system.
Selecting a Java Development Tool
If you're using a Microsoft Windows or Apple MacOS system, you probably have a Java interpreter installed that can run Java programs. Usually, this interpreter is part of a Web browser and only can run applets.
To develop Java programs, you need more than an interpreter. You also need a compiler and other tools that are used to create, run, and debug programs.
The programs in this book were tested with SDK 1.3, a set of command-line ...
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