• Updated for Java 5.0 – Includes information about generic types and the Java Collection Framework. One of the complete examples uses several classes from the Collection Framework and uses some new features of Java 5.0.

• Detailed descriptions of commonly used classes and methods – Gives students the information they need to use classes and methods in their programs quickly and easily.

• Complete examples of Java applets and applications – Enables students to build on examples instead of starting from scratch.

• Tutorial-style introduction to HTML – Students can learn basic HTML and put Java applets in web pages.

• Explanations of error messages – Gives students access to the explanation of error messages, along with likely causes, to reduce the frustration of getting a program to compile.