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Java is a programming language based on C++. The main differences are that Java is more Internet-oriented, and will run on any platform. That generally means that if you write a Java applet, anyone with a Java-enabled browser can use it. Unlike CGI programming, Java applets commonly have a user interface, meaning that they show something in the page itself. A good way to start developing Java is to download the Sun Java Development Kit (JDK). It contains examples of Java, utilities, and most importantly, a compiler to make your source code into the bytecode which is used on the Web. After you download the JDK, you should go on to the Java tutorial. It contains good tutorials on topics such as Learning the Java Language and Writing Applets. For examples of Java, check out Developer.Com's Java section, with more than 10,000 categorized and searchable links. Our links page contains more links to sites about Java. |
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