– Troubleshooting reference for the Java programmer. – Author’s computer science teaching experience led him to discover the importance of debugging. His research showed that people who learn debugging skills first, master computer languages markedly faster. – Stands alone and can be paired with other Debugging titles covering C++, ASP, and other technologies. – Filled with solutions to common and rare bugs. – Proactive focus helps developers identify bad coding habits and adopt strategies to build clean code.