Java Language, Platform and API

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/java/IandI/final.html

Information on final classes and methods. This site contains additional insights into using final classes to improve the security of a system.

Arrays and Class Object Relationships

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jls/second_edition/html/arrays.doc.html

Information about the relationship between arrays and class Object.

Java Extension Mechanism

http://java.sun.com/j2se/5.0/docs/guide/extensions

Java provides an extension mechanism that enables new (optional) packages to be added to Java for development and execution purposes.

Java API Resources

http://java.sun.com/j2se/5.0/docs/api/index.html

Primary resource for learning about the Java API. Use this site to familiarize yourself with the Java API's rich collection of classes and methods. You can also download this documentation from java.sun.com/j2se/5.0/download.html.

Sun's HotSpot Virtual Machine and Compiler

http://java.sun.com/products/hotspot

Visit the product information page for Sun's HotSpot virtual machine and compiler, a standard component of the Java 2 Runtime Environment and the JDK, for the latest information on high-speed Java program translation.

Two Cornerstones of Object-Oriented Programmin

http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/coupcoh/

“Coupling and Cohesion: The Two Cornerstones of OO Programming.”

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

http://sepwww.stanford.edu/sep/josman/oop/oop1.htm

“Don’t Fear the OOP” provides a gentle introduction to object-oriented programming.

Cloning Objects and Using the Serializable Fields

http://java.sun.com/developer/JDCTechTips/2001/tt0306.html

Article entitled, “Cloning Objects and Using the Serializable Fields API.”

Java Extension Mechanism

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Java provides an extension mechanism that enables new (optional) packages to be added to Java for development and execution purposes.

The Java Language Specification, Third Edition

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0321246780/deitelassociatin/

The Java Language Specification, Third Edition provides the complete details of the Java programming language including the new language features of Java Standard Edition 5.0.

Overview of JDK 5.0 Packages

http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/overview-summary.html

Overview of the packages in the JDK 5.0. Many other packages are also available for download at java.sun.com.

Whitepaper: The Basics of the Java Platform

http://www.sun.com/access/articles/wp-csun00/

Whitepaper entitled, “The Basics of the Java Platform: A User-Focused Discussion.”

Whitepaper: The Java Language Environment

http://java.sun.com/docs/white/langenv/

The Whitepaper entitled “The Java Language Environment” goes into detail about each of the key features of the Java programming language.

Java Language Overview

http://java.sun.com/docs/overviews/java/java-overview-1.html

“Java Language Overview” provides a brief introduction to the Java programming language. Discusses the simplicity of the language, its object-oriented features, security, portability, performance and more.