Java was developed by Sun Microsystems and its "official" Java page at java.sun.com has links to FAQs, articles, tutorials, documentation, and programming tips. The place to begin learning about Java is Marshall Brain's "Introduction to Java" at devcentral.iftech.com/learning/tutorials/java/javaintro. You can find several online Java tutorials, including "Introducing Java-Your First Applet" at www.freewarejava.com/tutorials/index.shtml. You'll find a Java glossary, articles, and applets that you can download at the Java Boutique (javaboutique.internet.com/how_to/glossary.html). Despite all the hype about Java, some industry analysts remain skeptical about its usefulness. Can Java improve your life? Check out Mark Hurst's article at www.creativegood.com/help/c011.html.

JavaScript differs from Java in several ways, but it is nevertheless, a useful Web development tool in its own right. HotSyte (www.serve.com/hotsyte), which bills itself as the JavaScript Resource, has a good set of links to articles, downloads, and sample scripts, including a link to the JavaScript Guide offered by JavaScript's creator, Netscape.