The Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Java

Covers:
-- Java for the C-challenged -- an overview of Java: an introduction to object-oriented programming; an explanation of Java language syntax; installing and using Java.
-- Basic object-oriented programming in Java employing classes and inheritance for efficiency; adding visual controls such as buttons, drop-down lists, menus, and scrollbars; using layout managers to place components in windows; writing a program with two windows; using threads in Java.
-- Class consciousness and other timesaving topics using classes and binary files in Java; building your own custom controls; using and creating packages; designing efficient menus and dialogs; inputting data with the keyboard and mouse.
-- Developing for the Web -- building and launching HTML pages; incorporating applets into Web pages; using forms and CGI Scripts in Java; creating instant applets with JavaScript; working with sockets and client server applications; building Java clients and servers across the Internet.