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The following references, resources, and book excerpts contain useful information for any amount of Java programming experience you have. You'll find documentation for the Java class libraries, a handy, downloadable glossary, forums, and a link that takes you to the page where you can subsribe to newsletters from the JDC.

Newsletters
Java Technology Fundamentals
Each monthly newsletter provides a way for you learn the basics of the Java programming language, discover new resources, and keep up-to-date on the latest additions to the JDC's New to Java Programming Center.

Tech Tips is an electronic mailing sent to registered JDC members. Each mailing contains tips, techniques, and sample code on various topics of interest to developers using the Java programming language and platform.

References
Java Standard Edition Platform Documentation
Documentation for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition and its predecessor JDK versions.

Java Software FAQ Index
Over a dozen FAQs to answer your questions about Java related topics.

Glossary of Java Technology-Related Terms
Download or read online with the new PDF format.

Java Developer Connection Newsletters
Subscribe to newsletters produced by the JDC.

New-to-Java Technology Forums
Then check the Forum main page, which lists other topics, such as Installation, JDBC, JavaServer Pages, and Enterprise JavaBeans technologies.

The Java Workbook
Practice what you've learned and learn something new by visiting the Java Workbook. The Java workbook covers exercises spanning from data structures and flow control to applets and error handling.

Resources
When you're ready to write applications, or develop in a different area of the Java platform, these downloads get you started:

Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK)
You'll need this download for developing most applications. (See the Micro Edition if you're interested in programming for consumer devices.)

Java Servlet Technology - Implementations & Specifications
Download the Java Server Web Development Kit for developing servlets and JavaServer Pages technologies.

Java 2, Enterprise Edition
This package comes with Java APIs for the HTTP, HTTPS, and a database and deployer tool. Use this kit in conjunction with the J2SE to develop Enterprise JavaBeans, JavaServer Pages, Servlets, and more.

Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition
Use this kit to develop applications for pagers, cell phones, and other consumer devices. (Downloads are at the bottom of the J2ME page.)

Products and APIs
A complete list on java.sun.com.

JDC Early Access
The Early Access program gives you access to pre-released software as it becomes available ahead of the official software release.

Books & Excerpts
Beginning Java Objects
Read two chapters, "Modeling the Static/Data Aspect of the System," and "Transforming Your Model into Java Code" to learn basic UML concepts and how to transform a model into code.

The Java Series
This is our authorized series of books on the Java 2 Platform and APIs, directly from those creating the technology.

The Java Tutorial
A practical guide for programmers with hundreds of complete, working examples. The Tutorial is organized into trails--groups of lessons on a particular subject.

Essentials of the Java Programming Language: A Hands-On Guide
This book walks through how to use the Java 2 Platform software to create and run three common types of programs written for the Java platform-applications, applets, and servlets.

Beginning Java 2: JDK 1.3 Version
Presenting two chapters specifically for new Java programmers. Learn the basics of how to use threads and how to program your applications to interface with databases.

Professional JSP
Two chapters from this popular new book, one covering JSP Architecture, and the other giving a case study using J2EE, EJBs, and Tag Libraries.

The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide
Wondered what it takes to be certified? Check out this chapter excerpt on Objects and Classes--then test yourself with its accompanying quiz.

Core Java 2 Volume II
This excerpt, Chapter 2, "Collections" shows you how to take advantage of the standard collections prebuilt for you.

Java Thread Programming
Read chapters on how to safely interact with Project Swing components in a multithread manner, and learn the concepts of thread pooling, including handling servicing requests reaching an HTTP server.