Friesen Jeff. Beginning Java SE 6 Platform From Novice to Professional

Apress, 2007. — 485 p. — ISBN10: 159059830X, ISBN13: 978-1590598306Welcome to Beginning Java SE 6 Platform. Contrary to its title, this is not another beginner-oriented book on Java. You will not learn about classes, threads, file I/O, and other fundamental topics. If learning Java from scratch is your objective, you will need to find another book. But if you need to know (or if you just happen to be curious about) what makes Java SE 6 stand apart from its predecessors, this book is for you.
This book starts you on a journey of exploration into most of Java SE 6is new and improved features. Unfortunately, various constraints kept me from covering every feature, including the JavaBeans Activation Framework ( sigh ).
While you learn about these features, youill also encounter exciting technologies, such as JRuby and JavaFX, and even catch a glimpse of Java SE 7,0 . Youill also find numer ous questions and exercises that challenge your understanding of Java SE 6, and numerous links to web resources for continuing this journey. Beginning Java SE 6 Platformis a must-have resource if you want to quickly upgrade your skills. It is also the right choice if you need information about performance and other important topics before deciding if your company should upgrade to Java SE 6,0 . This book will save you from wading through Java SE Development Kit (JDK) documentation and performing a lot of Internet searches.