This new edition covers version 1.5 to 1.7, the most current iteration, and make repairs as follows: Part reference API (application programming interface) in each chapter, which describes the relevant parts of each class, has been replaced with (i) a summary section that lists the classes and methods used in the code, and (ii)? Gotchas? In addition, this book covers several new classes and capabilities introduced in the last few revisions of the Java platform. Code examples are also modified to take advantage of new language features like annotations, orderlies, as well as generics and implicit iterators where appropriate. Most Internet applications use sockets to implement network communication protocols. Chapter 5 (NEW) introduced a scalable interface facilities which were introduced in Java 1.5, including buffer and channel abstractions. Programming concepts are introduced through examples of simple program is accompanied by line-by-line code commentary that describes the purpose of each part of the program. KEY FEATURES * Focused, tutorial-based instruction key sockets programming techniques allows reader to quickly come to speed on Java applications. * Short and up-to-date coverage of the latest platforms (1.7) for Java applications in network technology * Provides code for all example programs via the companion Web site to let the reader see the important objects and methods in context and to understand the purpose of each line of code.