Java Beginners

Java Beginners

"Java Beginners" is a new series of articles aimed at people learning the basics of Java. These articles aim to teach important Java concepts, but at a gentler pace.

1. Is Java driving you loopy?

Loops and iteration can be tricky to master for beginners. In our no-nonsense guide, we take the complexity out of looping, so you won't go poco loco. [MAY 1, 2000]

2. Why is my applet gray? or
What causes applets to fail?

Everyone's seen it before - the ugly gray box of Java (UGBoJ). In this article you'll learn why they occur, and how to avoid them, with some simple to follow directions. [FEB 1, 2000]

3. Using MediaTracker to help load images

Images can cause a lot of problems for applets. They are often slow to load, and can cause animated applets to behave badly when images are only partially loaded. Learn how to use the MediaTracker class to help load images. [NOV 2, 1999]

4. Unraveling threads

Learn the basics of multi-threaded programming, with an easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. Includes an example of a multi-threaded applet, which displays a text-scrolling animation.
[JAN 5, 1999]