This book provides in-depth coverage of the Forte for Java IDE product line and introduces the features of the IDE. It then moves on to explain the steps to install and customize the IDE and develop basic Java applications. Further, it describes the steps to perform advanced operations in the IDE, including automatically updating modules, managing modules, developing JavaServer Pages (JSP) files, and developing and customizing JavaBeans. The book also explains the user interface components, the functions of various workspaces, and the help features of the IDE. It contains conceptual explanations and detailed case studies to give real-time exposure to the reader. It contains a bank of questions to test the knowledge imparted to the reader. It provides detailed steps to configure various services available with the Forte for Java IDE. About the CD-ROM - Forte for Java 3.0, plus author source code and examples.