Java-One Step Ahead is a textbook designed for undergraduate students of computer science and information technology as well as MCA. It provides comprehensive coverage of core and advanced Java topics. It aims to build a strong foundation of concepts and efficient programming skills in Java.

Divided into 27 chapters, the book begins with fundamentals of OOP concepts. It goes on to discuss the evolution and development of Java programming. Further, Multithreaded programming, Strings, I/O programming, Generic programming, Collections, Applets, and Event handling are explained lucidly. This book offers a detailed coverage of GUI programming, networking, and advanced topics like JDBC, JavaBeans, etc. Frequently asked interview questions, versions of Java, and creating web pages are provided as appendices.

The text is interspersed with notes and tips for relevant concepts and programming examples. Plenty of chapter-end exercises are provided for students to practice.

Features:
Detailed coverage of topics such as AWT and Swings, Event handling, Networking, Generic programming, and Collections
Dedicated chapters on advanced topics such as JDBC, Servlets, and Java Beans
Complete and tested programs (using JDK 8) given along with their outputs and explanations
Notes, cartoon figures, and callouts along with the relevant concepts given throughout the text
Separate section on common programming errors and error prevention tips provided to help readers practice good programming style
Chapter-end exercises include MCQs, review questions, and programming exercises to help readers apply the learnt concepts
Includes debugging exercises, mini projects, and case studies at the end of the chapters to help readers learn implementation of the concepts