Part I

Getting Started

In this part . . .

Become acquainted with Java. Find out what Java is all about and whether you do (or don’t) want to use Java. If you’ve heard things about Java and aren’t sure what they mean, the material in this part can help you. If you’re staring at your computer, wondering how you’re going to get a Java program running, this part has the information that you need. Maybe you’ve told people that you’re a Java expert, and now you need to do some serious bluffing. If so, this part of the book is your crash course in Java. (Of course, if the word bluffing describes you accurately, you may also want to pick up a copy of Ethics For Dummies.)