Java(tm)2: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Schildt, Herbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072225882 ISBN 13: 9780072225884

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

Synopsis

Bestselling author and programming guru Herb Schildt brings you Java 2 essentials in this newly updated introductory guide. Covering the latest I/O classes and features, this book teaches you Java 2 fundamentals through hands-on projects, end-of-module reviews, annotated code samples, and Q&A sections.

About this title

About the Author

Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author.  He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more.  Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

From the Back Cover

Essential Skills Made Easy!

Learn the fundamentals of Java 2 programming from master programmer and best-selling author Herb Schildt. Fully updated to cover Java 2 version 1.4, this step-by-step guide will have you programming in no time. You'll start at the beginning, learning why Java is the preeminent language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Next, it's on to the foundations of Java programming, including data types, operators, program control statements, classes, objects, and methods. You'll then progress to more advanced topics, such as inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, multithreading, applets, and much more. Get started programming in Java today using this self-paced, easy-to-follow tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

-Modules Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning
-Critical Skills Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module
-Mastery Checks End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
-Ask the Experts Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
-Progress Checks Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
-Projects Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each module
-Annotated Syntax Example code annotated with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072225882
• ISBN 13: 9780072225884
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 544