Java 3D API Tutorial
This Java 3D API tutorial introduces the main concepts of the Java 3D API, including many code samples, examples, and diagrams. You can view chapters online or download the PDF file. (PDF viewer available from Adobe)   Apr. 21, 2001

Java 2D API Tutorial
The Java 2D Text APIs are part of the Java Foundation Classes (JFC), and come in the Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.2 download. Java 2D Text is fun and easy to use, and you will find a wide range of 2D Text capabilities in the enhanced java.awt.Font class and the new java.awt.font package. Because the Java 2D Text APIs provide a wealth of functionality, this tutorial focuses on what you need to know to use the java.awt.font.TextLayout class to create exciting, interesting, and interactive styled text in any language supported by the Unicode character set.   Apr. 21, 2001

JAI Tutorial
Java Advanced Imaging (JAI) tutorial provides an overview of JAI features, source code, and demos in the form of an interactive book. Examples show key JAI functionality and coding style to incorporate advanced imaging features into programs or applets, including: Convolution filtering Basic image arithmetic operators Look up table operations (brightness and contrast) Pan and zoom Image compositing   Apr. 21, 2001

SVG and the Java 2D API
In this article, the author of the Graphics 2D SVG Generator explains how it takes advantage of the Java 2D API's extensible architecture, and how any Java application can take advantage of it. This installment is the first of two parts.   Jan. 5, 2001