Conventions Used in This Book

The following typographical conventions are used in this book:

Italic

Used for filenames, directories, emphasis, and first use of a technical term.

Constant width

Used in code examples. Also used for Java class names and bean names.

Constant width italic

Indicates an item that should be replaced with an actual value in your program.

Constant width bold

Used for user input in text and in examples showing both input and output.

Indicates a tip, suggestion, or general note.

Indicates a warning.