Self-Test Questions

Suggested Projects

1. Procure A Java Platform API Quick Reference Guide:   Go to your favorite bookstore or library and procure one copy each of the Java In A Nutshell and Java Foundation Classes In A Nutshell books published by O’Reilly and Associates. (See the references section for more information about each of these outstanding reference books.)

2. Study A Piece Of the Java Platform API Each Day:   This is a helpful project that will pay big dividends in the future. Concentrate each day on one or two packages and explore the classes provided therein. Study each class’s constructors and methods. Trace the inheritance hierarchies and make a mental note of what functionality each package provides. You may not immediately use each and every class you encounter but when the time comes you will have a good idea of where to look for the pre-defined functionality your programs require.