The Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Java: For Windows 95 & Windows Nt : Your Professional Toolkit for Object-Oriented Programming

Programmers who already know C++ may be able to pick up Java speedily, since the two languages share many features. But for those weaned on other popular languages, particularly BASIC and Visual Basic, the transition to Java can be a lot more difficult. The Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Java teaches Java from the perspective of an experienced VB programmer, noting important differences in syntax between the two languages, introducing the principles of object-oriented programming, and explaining Java's AWT (abstract windowing toolkit) components.