Whether you're new to the world of programming or a veteran developer tackling Java for the first time, this hands-on tutorial will have you creating your own Java programs after just 24 one-hour lessons. Bring your Web site to life with fully interactive Java applets. Create complete, powerful, cross-platform Java applications. Learn object-oriented programming skills which can be applied to a variety of languages. Each lesson is complete and includes code and examples on the companion CD-ROM.