What this book covers

Chapter 1, Java Virtual Machine (JVM) on Your Computer, introduces Java as a language and as a tool. It describes the motivation for Java creation, its history, its editions, architectural principles, and components. It also outlines the Java marketing position and the main areas of application. Then, a sequence of practical steps walk you through the process of Java machine installation and configuration on your computers and through its usage and main commands. 

Chapter 2, Java Language Basics, introduces the basic concepts of Java as an Object Oriented Programming (OOP) language. You will learn about classes, interfaces, objects, and their relations, along with OOP concepts and features. 

Chapter 3, Your Development ...

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