Learn programming in Java from scratch - and keep on learning! The new edition of this excellent primer teaches how to program in an object-oriented style. Objects come first providing a framework for understanding how Java programs work and how they can be designed, in an organised and systematic way. Programming is taught with a view to quality software engineering and is anchored in real world issues, particularly testing. Examples and exercises provide motivation. Self- tests and class project suggestions enhance this comprehensive study package. The purpose of this book is to take readers from the basic principles of object-oriented design and programming using Java through to class library construction and application development. New to this edition: JDK 2 compliant Part 1 - objects and object oriented programming concepts have been made more student friendly with a lot of additional small scale examples to aid understanding Part 2 - Language Reference now appears at the back of the book so as not to interrupt the flow The new JFC (including Swing and the container classes) replaces obsolescent AWT Go to the support website at: http://www.dcs.kcl.ac.uk/DevJavaSoft/ to find: More exercises Selected solutions Instructor's notes and resources Code for case studies Updates, revisions and bug fixes Reviews and feedback