This book provides an introduction to the Java programming language and also covers other related areas such as HTML, JavaScript, CGIscript and VRML. Most of the Java programs relate to practical examples, including:

- Menus and forms
- Graphics
- Event-driven software, such as mouse and keyboard events
- Networking
- Interacting with other programs
- Animation

It also covers fundamental areas such as TCP/IP and the HTTP protocol.

The Java compiler, source code, background information and source code is available from the author over the Internet.