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The Java(tm) Tutorial
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Trails Covering the Basics:
Learning the Java Language Creating a User Interface
Writing Applets Custom Networking
Essential Java Classes JDK 1.1 -- And Beyond

Specialized Trails:
Collections Programming with Java IDL
Internationalization The JAR File Format
JavaBeans: Components for the Java Platform The Java Extension Mechanism
Security in JDK 1.2 Using the JNI
Security in JDK 1.1 The Reflection API
Servlets Reference Objects

Comprehensive Example:
Putting It All Together

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