BONUS DAY 4
BONUS WEEK
Java Language
Fundamentals
Java was designed to avoid many of the pitfalls of C and C++, while retaining
their strengths and adding new capabilities. If you recently learned C, Java may
seem a little strange, but many programmers prefer it over all other program-
ming languages. Today, you will start your Java mini-course. You will learn- Basic components of a Java program
- Java keywords and identifiers
- Data types for numbers and strings
- Text input and output
- Java operators and program flow control
Structure of a Java Program ................................................................................
As you learned on Bonus Day 1, Java programs come in two types. Appletsare
small- to medium-sized programs that are designed to be distributed and used
on the World Wide Web, typically as part of a Web page. Stand alone39 448201x-Bonus4 8/13/02 11:19 AM Page 703