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Making the Switch to Java

Graeme Kerry's tutorials are aimed at complete beginners to programming. Part 1 covers what you will need, a description of the main parts of the Java SDK, and walks you through, (what else), HelloWorld.java.

Brush Up on Basics

What is the point of Java, who needs it and does it come in a bag or jar? Ben Black's motto is once you have learned the basics, you have conquered the language. Join Ben as he begins this series on Java basics.

Murach’s Beginning Java 2

Learn Java by doing it! Murach’s Beginning Java 2 starts with installing Java on your system, and works through the essential skills that you need for designing, coding, and testing object-oriented Java programs. From Mike Murach & Associates, Inc.

Beginning JSP Web Development

Learn how the web works and how JSP fits in, how to get input from the user and create web pages 'on the fly', how JavaBeans components and tag libraries allow you to make your code more readable and easier to maintain, and of course how the Java language itself works. From Wrox Press.

Java by Example

In this tutorial Johannes Wallroth gives a series of fairly simple examples in order to enable you to get a grasp of the possibilities and the syntax of the Java language. This tutorial requires at least a little knowledge of some programming language, so you understand the basic concepts of programming.

Section One: Java Basics
Basic Graphics Functions
Simple Methods and Basic Data Types
If, Else and Switch: Basic Control Structures

Section Two: Operators and Methods
Introducing the Operators
Methods With and Without A Return Value
Using Methods and Basic Mouse Functions

Section Three: Fonts and Graphics
Fonts, Random Numbers and Timers
Flicker Free Graphics, .GIF and .JPEG Display
Animation With Gif Pictures, Sprite Animation

Section Four: Functions and Arrays
Loops, Advanced Color Functions
Random Colors and Arrays
Digital Clocks, HTML Page Parameters

Section Five: Objects and Classes
Introducing Classes and Objects
Using the Vector Class

Section Six: Input Devices
Using Mousemove and Mousedrag
Keyboard Commands and Playing Sound
Detecting Collisions and Intersections
A Bouncing Balls Applet

Section Seven: Letters - Words - Lines - Shuffle
Fun With Letters and Words
Rotating Lines and Polygons
Sorting and Shuffling

Step by Step Java Tutorial

Take a step by step walk through the process of building a java applet. This learn by example method is considered the fastest way to learn by java programmer Bavo Bruylandt.

Chapter 1 - Graphical Interface

HelloWorld Example

Drawing Shapes and using Colors

Displaying Images

Using GUI components

The Layout Managers

Chapter 2 - Event Listeners

ActionListener

MouseListener

MouseMotionListener

Chapter3 - Applet Functions

Statusbar Messages

Opening Web Pages

Playing Sound Files

Using HTML Parameters

Chapter 4 - Advanced topics

Double-Buffering

Using Threads

Using third-party Libraries

Java Programming from the Grounds Up

With Java, it's possible to write some very sophisticated applets with a relatively small amount of code. Here's how.

Java for Beginners

Java, that's coffee, right? For those of you just getting started, we've prepared this series of tutorials to help guide you through the process of using Java on your site.

Cutting and Pasting: A Quick Primer

Although the act of cutting and pasting text is second nature to most of us, some new Internet users may not understand exactly what is meant when they see the phrase "cut and paste." This brief primer is meant to provide a quick overview of the process for those readers.

How to Add Java Applets to Your Site

A lot of sites feature Java applets, and if you've been searching through the Java Boutique's applet library, you may have found an applet you'd like to add to your own site. This guide will help you to do just that, and will point out some common problems and tips to simplify the task

Java on Your Web Site?

Java was developed to be useful, not just icing on a cake. In this article, we're going to show you how you can use Java to enhance, rather than distract from, your Web site.

Java for the Webmaster: All Gain, No Pain

In this article we're going to show you some examples of how applets can be used, guide you through the placement of an applet on a Web page, and discuss the pros and cons of using Java.

DragonClock Applet Tutorial

P & G Dragonsites present this tutorial on building your own Java clock applet.

How to Add Java Applets to Your Site

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Time Management Made Easy with the Quartz Enterprise Job Scheduler
Why not just use the Java timer API? This open source scheduling API boasts simplicity, ease-of-integration, a well-rounded feature set, and it's free!

New Applet:

Reverse Complement
Reverse Complement is a simple applet that converts DNA or RNA sequences into three useful formats.

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