1. Getting Started

This chapter provides everything you’ll need to know about getting started with the Java programming language. The first section provides an overview of Java technology as a whole. It discusses both the Java programming language and platform, providing a broad overview of what this technology can do and how it will make your life easier. The second section provides information on the “Hello World!” application. This hands-on approach describes what to download, what to install, and what to type when creating a simple “Hello ...

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