JavaTM 2 SDK, Standard Edition Documentation Version 1.4.0

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General Information

Readme, Overview, Changes
Summary of New Features	docs
Release Notes	website
Documentation Changes	website
Compatibility
Version Compatibility with Previous Releases	website
Bugs
Fixed Bugs	website
Submitting a Bug Report	website
Contacts
Contacting Java Software	docs
Releases and Downloads
Java 2 SDK Download Page	website
Java Software Home Page	website
Legal Notices
Documentation Redistribution Policy	website
Copyright and License Terms for Documentation	docs

API & Language Documentation

Java 2 Platform API Specification   (NO FRAMES)	docs
Note About sun.* Packages	website
The Java Language Specification   (DOWNLOAD)	website
The Java Virtual Machine Specification   (DOWNLOAD)	website

Guide to Features - Java Platform
Design specs, functional specs, user guides, tutorials and demos.
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Summary of New Features Features added since version 1.3 of the Java 2 Platform.

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Basic Features
Virtual Machine	docs
Security and Signed Applets	docs
Collections Framework	docs
JavaBeansTM Component API	docs
Internationalization	docs
New I/O	docs
I/O	docs
XML	docs
Networking	docs
Language and Utility Packages	docs
Logging	docs
Remote Method Invocation (RMI)	docs
Arbitrary-Precision Math	docs
Reflection	docs
Package Version Identification	docs
Sound	docs
Reference Objects	docs
Resources	docs
Object Serialization	docs
Extension Mechanism	docs
Java Archive (JAR) Files	docs
Java Native Interface (JNI)	docs
Performance Enhancements	docs
Endorsed Standards Override Mechanism	docs
Miscellaneous Features              (Applet tag, Deprecation)	docs
Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT)	docs
Project Swing Components	docs
2D Graphics and Imaging	docs
Image I/O	docs
Print Service	docs
Input Method Framework	docs
Accessibility	docs
Drag-and-Drop data transfer	docs
Enterprise Features
RMI-IIOP	docs
Java IDL	docs
CORBA	docs
JDBCTM (Java Database Connectivity)	docs
Java Naming and Directory InterfaceTM (JNDI)	docs
Deployment
JavaTM Plug-in	docs
JavaTM Web Start	docs
Tool Support
Java Platform Debugger Architecture (JPDA)	docs
Java Virtual Machine Profiler Interface (JVMPI)	docs

SDK Tool Documentation
Reference documentation for the SDK tools.

Tool Documentation

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Demos, Tutorials, Training, and Reference
Sample code for applets and applications, training, courses, and tutorials for the SDK.

Demonstration Applets and Applications	docs
The Java Tutorial         An example-filled guide to the Java programming language and core APIs.	website
Effective Java         Best selling guide about best programming practices. See also the review by James Gosling.	website
Training for the Java programming language         Directory of various training resources.	website
On-Line Courses for the Java Programming Language         Courses from the Java Developer ConnectionSM.	website
The Java Class Libraries         Code examples for the Java 2 Platform API: 1.2 Supplement 1.1 Packages: java.lang, java.net, java.text, java.util, java.math 1.1 Packages: java.applet, java.awt, java.beans	website
The Java and Java 2 SDK FAQ         Frequently asked questions about Java and the SDK.	website
Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language         Standards and styles for coding Java programs.
Java Documentation in WinHelp Format         For Windows users.	website

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