You need a copy of the Java Development Kit (SDK) 1.7 and its associated documentation. The JDK 1.7 and its associated documentation are available from the following website .
docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs
To write Java programs and work through coding examples, you should have a good programmer's text editor. If you are using a Solaris, Linux, or other Unix platform, then you have choices ranging from VI to Emacs. If you are using a Windows platform, I recommend Eclipse.

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This book is not required to take this course and clarifies key concepts discussed in this course.