Introduction
In this introduction
This Book Is for You
How This Book Is Organized
Conventions Used in This Book
Welcome to the amazing and dynamic world of Java! If you are brand new to Java, get ready for a solid introduction to the hottest programming technology in the industry. Java is an extremely rich language that is relatively simple and easy to learn, especially when compared to some of the languages from which its inventors drew. Java gives you unprecedented support for even the most complex of tasks through its powerful API.
What is Java? Java is a revolutionary programming language that was introduced by Sun Microsystems in June 1995. Since then, hundreds of thousands of programmers have picked up books just like this one and have realized ...
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