This book also includes quick-reference material for all of the classes in the javax.swing and java.awt packages and their numerous subpackages. This reference material covers all of the new JFC classes in the Java 2 platform, as well as the existing Java 1.1 AWT classes.

The In a Nutshell series from O'Reilly & Associates provides concise, high-end reference books at low-end prices, for sophisticated computer users who need the facts but not the frills. To the point, authoritative, no-nonsense solutions have always been a trademark of O'Reilly books. The In a Nutshell books raise that philosophy to an art form. In a Nutshell books have earned a solid reputation in the field as the well-thumbed reference that sits beside the knowledgeable programmer's keyboard. These lean, focused references offer practical examples for those who live in a deadline-driven world. This author, using this proven format, has created the JFC book that Java programmers have been waiting for.

This book is part of the three-volume set of quick references that every Java programmer needs. It is an essential companion to the soon to be released, Java in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition, which covers the key non-graphical APIs in Java 1.2. A third volume recently released, Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, focuses on the Java Enterprise APIs and is of interest to programmers working on server-side or enterprise Java applications.

What Critics and Readers Said About Flanagan's
Java in a Nutshell

"Far and away the best book on the subject...[Java in a Nutshell has] a 'maturity' that's lacking in other books--the overall structure and organization of the book are very well thought out." --Alex Strasheim

"David Flanagan's Java in a Nutshell has quality stamped on its cover and embedded in its acid-free paper. O'Reilly has a reputation for books with terse, accessible writing and this book is no exception.... I'm sure this book will meet the needs of programmers everywhere who want to get up to speed with Java." --Dr. Dobbs

"The best printed Java material is O'Reilly & Associates' Java in a Nutshell. In typical nutshell fashion it is concise, packed with information, and not cluttered with fluff." --Roger Jennings

"I just got my copy of O'Reilly's Java in a Nutshell. I imagine it will become quite a hit. Many examples, and finally, reasonable class library documentation! An excellent book, and their lay-flat binding makes it even better. Flanagan's examples are great. The generic socket client and server are a great starting place for socket based applets.... --Shane Bouslough, comp.lang.java newsgroup

"After curling up with JavaNut I've become one." --Leslie Cuff

"I've got a shelf full of Java books, but the one I couldn't comfortably live without is Java in a Nutshell. Keep up the good work." --Robert G. Ferrell, System Administrator/Lead Programmer, Gemini Internet Marketing Services

Online Resources

• Chapter 3, Swing Programming Topics

• More information about the book, including Table of Contents, index, author bio, and samples

• Cover graphic in jpeg format

• Information on the companion volume, Java in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition (Due out in December 1999)

• Information on the companion volume, Java Enterprise in a Nutshell