Ask any experienced Java programmer: Core Java delivers real-world guidance for accomplishing even the most challenging tasks. That's why it's been an international best seller for five straight years. Now fully updated for Sun's brand-new JDK 1.3, Core Java, Volume 2, Fifth Edition offers all-new discussions of XML and servlets, plus thoroughly revamped coverage of many advanced features -- from collections to native methods, security to Swing. Cay Horstmann begins with thoroughly updated coverage of JDK 2 Version 1.3 multithreading, collections, and networking. He presents a detailed chapter on advanced database integration utilizing the JDBC API; completely revised coverage of remote objects; advanced techniques for utilizing JavaBeans; and much more. The book contains advanced techniques for building GUIs with both AWT and Swing; internationalizing software; and leveraging the latest Java security model. The CD-ROM contains complete source code examples, JDK 1.3, Forte for Java, Community Edition, and more.