Covering Java 1.4 in this third edition, this reference contains 193 complete code examples encompassing 20 distinct client-side and server-side APIs. The book begins with introductory examples demonstrating structured and object-oriented programming techniques for new Java programmers. The third edition includes new chapters on the Java Sound API and the NEW I/O API. Chapters on XML and servlets have been rewritten to cover the latest versions of the specifications and to demonstrate best practices for Java 1.4. Flanagan is a computer programmer who has written other books on Java. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR