a Nutshell

from O'Reilly is clearly the favorite resource amongst the legion of

developers and programmers using Java technology. And now, with the

release of the 5.0 version of Java, O'Reilly has given the book that

defined the "in a Nutshell" category another impressive tune-up.

In this latest revision, readers will find "Java in a

Nutshell,

5th Edition does more than just cover the extensive changes implicit in

5.0, the newest version of Java. It's undergone a complete makeover--in

scope, size, and type of coverage--in order to more closely meet the

needs of the modern Java programmer.

To wit, "Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition

now places less emphasis on coming to

Java from C and C++, and adds more discussion on tools and frameworks.

It also offers new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs,

and, of course, extensive coverage of Java 5.0. But faithful readers

take comfort: it still hasn't lost any of its core elements that made

it such a classic to begin with.

This handy reference gets right to the

heart of the program with an accelerated introduction to the Java

programming language and its key APIs--ideal for developers wishing to

start writing code right away. And, as was the case in previous

editions, Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition is once again chock-full of

poignant tips, techniques, examples, and practical advice. For as long

as Java has existed, "Java in a Nutshell has helped

developers maximize the capabilities of the program's newest versions.

And this latest edition is no different.