Java Reference
In-Depth Information
1
Introduction to Computers,
the Internet and Java
Man is still the most
extraordinary computer of all.
—John F. Kennedy
Good design is good business.
—Thomas J. Watson, Founder of IBM
Objectives
In this chapter you'll:
Learn about exciting recent
developments in the
computer field.
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Learn computer hardware,
software and networking
basics.
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Understand the data
hierarchy.
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Understand the different
types of programming
languages.
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Understand the importance
of Java and other leading
programming languages.
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Understand object-oriented
programming basics.
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Learn the importance of the
Internet and the web.
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Learn a typical Java program-
development environment.
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Test-drive a Java application.
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Learn some key recent
software technologies.
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See how to keep up-to-date
with information
technologies.
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