Java Programming: 24-Hour Trainer - Softcover

Fain, Yakov

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111895145X ISBN 13: 9781118951453

Publisher: Wrox, 2015

Synopsis

Quick and painless Java programming with expert multimedia instruction Java Programming 24-Hour Trainer, 2nd Edition is your complete beginner's guide to the Java programming language, with easy-to-follow lessons and supplemental exercises that help you get up and running quickly. Step-by-step instruction walks you through the basics of object-oriented programming, syntax, interfaces, and more, before building upon your skills to develop games, web apps, networks, and automations. This second edition has been updated to align with Java SE 8 and Java EE 7, and includes new information on GUI basics, lambda expressions, streaming API, WebSockets, and Gradle. Even if you have no programming experience at all, the more than six hours of Java programming screencasts will demonstrate major concepts and procedures in a way that facilitates learning and promotes a better understanding of the development process. This is your quick and painless guide to mastering Java, whether you're starting from scratch or just looking to expand your skill set. * Master the building blocks that go into any Java project * Make writing code easier with the Eclipse tools * Learn to connect Java applications to databases * Design and build graphical user interfaces and web applications * Learn to develop GUIs with JavaFX If you want to start programming quickly, Java Programming 24-Hour Trainer, 2nd Edition is your ideal solution.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Expert Java instruction for the latest features

Covering the latest features and modified APIs that came with the release of Java SE 8 and Java EE 7, Java Programming 24-Hour Trainer, 2nd Edition is your complete beginner's guide to Java programming. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrative video walks you through the basics of object-oriented programming, syntax, interfaces, and more, before building upon your skills to develop games, web and enterprise apps, and automations. Plus, you'll get the most up-to-date information on GUI basics, lambda expressions, Stream API, WebSockets, and Gradle, logging and testing. If you are ready to start programming in Java this book is for you.

Java Programming 24-Hour Trainer, 2nd Edition:

• Covers the most in-demand Java-related technologies
• Helps you master the building blocks that go into any Java project
• Provides an approachable overview of what's new in Java EE 7 and Java SE 8
• Shows how to develop GUI with JavaFX(R)
• Shows how to automate the process of building and deploying applications with Gradle
• Features easy-to-follow lessons and supplemental exercises that aid in learning
• Helps you to prepare for Java technical interviews

More than 7 hours of video training

Each Lesson in this book is accompanied by an online instructional demonstration video to reinforce what you learn. Regardless of your learning style, you can now quickly master the basics and expand your skill set with this step by step multiplatform learning experience.

About the Author

Yakov Fain a Java Champion, is Managing Director at Farata Systems, a software consultancy. He has authored several technical books and lots of articles on software development, and leads Princeton Java Users Group. Chad Darby is a Java architect, author and instructor. He has over 18 years of Java development experience. Chad created the video training component of this book and created the luv2code YouTube channel. Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think. Written by programmers for programmers, they provide a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wrox
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 111895145X
• ISBN 13: 9781118951453
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 624