I need to add Java recognition skills to my repertoire in preparation for writing/editing comments in APIs. (Application Programming Interface). Is anyone familiar with the Java tutorials at http://www.joegrip.com? Are they worth a go? I'm also considering two books: Java for Dummies and Java Programming for Dummies. Whilst I realize that Java for Dummies is more about using other people's Java and not about programming, reviews have claimed that it is a good way to get your feet wet as a complete newbie to Java (or programming in general) and that it is also well written and easy to follow. Any comments or suggestions? MN Mary "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." --unknown ************************************************** To post a message to austechwriter, send the message to austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe to austechwriter, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject field. To unsubscribe, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject field. To search the austechwriter archives, go to www.freelists.org/archives/austechwriter To contact the list administrator, send a message to austechwriter-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx **************************************************