Designed specially for beginners, this book explains the various features of Java in a simple and systematic manner. Programming concepts and tools are explained in detail with the help of several illustrative programmes. All programmes given in the book have been tested. Important features like multi-threading, file handling, applet and graphics are suitably highlighted. The more advanced features like networking, swing, RMI, servlet and Java beans have also been thoroughly explained. The book would serve as an extremely useful text for MCA, MSc (Computer Science), PGDCA and BE (Information Technology) students. DOEACC ('O' and 'A' levels) candidates as well as practising programmers would also find this book to be a valuable reference source.