Graphics Programming with Java by Roger Stevens provides a complete Java Graphics reference including the JDK version 1.1.1. All of the graphical tools needed to make Java a standard part of your graphics toolbox are thoroughly covered. Through lessons and sample programs you'll learn the ins and outs of Java programming. Whether you've been programming in C or C++ or are just starting to program, you'll find the answers to your graphics programming questions here.

FEATURES:

Provides a concise overview of the Java language

Explains how to install and use the Java Developer's Kit (JDK) version 1.1.1 included on the companion CD-ROM

Details the differences between setting up and running a Java program and a Java applet

Teaches how to define colors, display text in windows, plot points, lines, and rectangles, and draw/fill polygons

Includes detailed chapters on Parametric Cubes and Vectors and Matrices

CD Content and System requirements:

CD includes JDK version 1.1.1, JavaDoc, JavaBook, GIFconstructor for creating GIF files and the Graphics Workshop shareware programs from Alchemy Mindworks. It runs on a PC with Windows 95 and 8MB of RAM.

Graphics Programming with Java is available now from your local retailer or directly from Charles River Media. International distribution by International Thomson Publishing.

AUTHOR: Roger Stevens

ISBN: 1-886801-62-2

MSRP: $44.95 U.S. $62.95 CAN

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