Library

Welcome to the Library! Here you will find lots of useful information about the Java(tm) language compiled by David Chan. Click on one of the links below to learn more about Java!

• What Is Java - introducing the Java language and how applets work.
  
  
• Getting Started - details the Java Developer's Kit and how to download it.
  
  
• Advantages Of Java - many reasons are presented on the benefits of Java and why you should learn it.
  
  
• Creating An Applet - description of applets and how to write the "Hello, world" applet.
  
  
• Installing An Applet - the complete syntax for the APPLET element.
  
  
• Creating An Application - description of applications and how they work, including a sample application.
  
  
• Security In Java - describes how security features in Java protect users.
  
  
• Java and JavaScript - find out the essential differences between these two similar and popular languages.
  
  
• Object-Oriented Programming - discover key concepts behind object-oriiented programming.
  
  
• Java Library Packages - a short introduction to packages and a description of Java packages.
  
  
• Just-In-Time Compilation - what is Just-in-Time compilation and its benefits to Java.