The #1 introduction to J2SE 1.5 and enterprise/server-side development! An international bestseller for eight years, Just Java™ 2 is the complete, accessible Java tutorial for working programmers at all levels. Fully updated and revised, this sixth edition is more than an engaging overview of Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE 1.5) and its it’s also a practical introduction to today’s best enterprise and server-side programming techniques. Just Java™ 2, Sixth Edition, reflects both J2SE 1.5 and the latest Tomcat and servlet specifications. Extensive new coverage Peter van der Linden delivers expert advice, clear explanations, and crisp sample programs throughout—including dozens new to this edition. Along the way, he Companion Web Site All the book’s examples and sample programs are available at
This is still my favourite Java book, it hits the sweet spot of entertaining and teaching the reader at the same time. I liked Head First Java but this book just feels more substantial and I feel I learned more from it. Unfortunately it is a bit dated now as Java has changed substantially since it was written. I would still recommend it in conjunction with a more current text.