This series provides an overview of the Java programming language. It prepares the experienced Java programmer for the Java 2 Programmer Certification Exam 310-035. Topics include object orientation, the statements used to control program flow and exception handling, the classes and interfaces of the java.lang package and the java.util package, the development of Java-based GUI, and the methods and tools for performing sophisticated input and output operations.

This series is for experienced Java programmers who are preparing to take the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform Examination 310-035.