Download Java - Resources

Java Resources!
Intended for CIS 120, CIS 121, CIS 401 and CIS 501 Students
Assembled by D. Langan (Version: 10/3/2007)
Link: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Description: This link is where you go to download the JDK (for program development) from
Sun. One can also get the JRE to JUST run Java programs (JRE = Java Runtime Environment)
Links to various Java Tutorials:
(1) http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/ (From Sun! organized by topics [trails])
(2) http://java.about.com/od/beginningjava/a/beginjavatutor.htm
(3) http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/Java/CatalogJava.htm
(4) http://www.cafeaulait.org/javatutorial.html#xtocid5001
(5) http://java.sun.com/developer/codesamples/ (For more advanced programmers.)
Description: These sites explain things and kind of guide you through learning about various
topics. Useful when you need help about some specific topic.
Link: http://www.odioworks.com/46-Bruce_Eckel's_Free_Electronic_Books.html
Description: At this site you can download a FREE copy of Bruce Eckel’s book called
Thinking in Java (be sure to click on the link to download the 3rd edition of that book). This is an
EXCELLENT book on Java. Highly recommended! For those who go on to study C++ as well,
versions of his C++ book are also available here for free. A PDF version of this same book can
be found at: http://www.planetpdf.com/developer/article.asp?ContentID=6632
Links to various sites that offer nice examples of how to use Java:
(1) http://www.idevelopment.info/data/Programming/java/PROGRAMMING_Java_Program
ming.shtml
(2) http://javaboutique.internet.com/javasource/ (Both applet and application code)
Description: You learn how to code by reading to see how others do it. Check out some of the
nifty code shown at these sites.
Link: http://www.javaranch.com
Description: A really COOL site with lots of useful stuff for both beginners and advance Java
programmers! Has forums about Java questions and issues (see Big Moose Saloon). Reviews on
various Java books available (see The Bunkhouse). Old editions of articles about various aspects
of Java (see JavaRanch Journal).
Link: http://java.sun.com/docs/codeconv/html/CodeConvTOC.doc.html
Description: This page gives useful guidelines for programmers to follow. It is a set of
programming conventions specifically for Java programs! These are good rules to follow!