Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 5th Edition - Softcover

Burd, Barry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119235537 ISBN 13: 9781119235538

Publisher: For Dummies, 2017

Synopsis

Learn to speak the Java language like the pros

Are you new to programming and have decided that Java is your language of choice? Are you a wanna-be programmer looking to learn the hottest lingo around? Look no further! Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 5^th Edition is the easy-to-follow guide you'll want to keep in your back pocket as you work your way toward Java mastery! In plain English, it quickly and easily shows you what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, ways to deal with standard programming challenges, and so much more.

Whether you're just tooling around or embarking on a career, this is the ideal resource you'll turn to again and again as you perfect your understanding of the nuances of this popular programming language. Packed with tons of step-by-step instruction, this is the only guide you need to start programming with Java like a pro.

• Updated for Java 9, learn the language with samples and the Java toolkit
• Familiarize yourself with decisions, conditions, statements, and information overload
• Differentiate between loops and arrays, objects and classes, methods, and variables
• Find links to additional resources

Once you discover the joys of Java programming, you might just find you're hooked. Sound like fun? Here's the place to start.

About this title

About the Author

Barry Burd, PhD, has been a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University since 1980. He has lectured at conferences in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, and hosts podcasts on various software and technology topics. Dr. Burd also authored Java Programming for Android Developers For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

• Use basic development concepts and techniques
• Debug Java programs and create code
• Learn to use the new Java 9 JShell

Here's the perfect place to start programming!

If you're itching to begin programming and creating applications, this book is just what the doctor ordered! With clear explanations and step-by-step instructions, you'll quickly learn what it takes to create a program and how the pieces fit together. This book includes practice questions and exercises to help reinforce your understanding of Java. Before you know it, you'll be using variables, values, and types, and you'll understand loops, objects, and classes. Start programming in Java and creating your own projects right away!

Inside …

• Use a development environment
• Handle numbers and types
• Master Java building blocks
• Use loops, branches, and arrays
• Work with objects and classes
• Read data from disk files
• Create a graphical interface

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/extras/beginningprogrammingwithjava for code and articles that expand on various topics from the book.

From the Inside Flap

• Use basic development concepts and techniques
• Debug Java programs and create code
• Learn to use the new Java 9 JShell

Here's the perfect place to start programming!

If you're itching to begin programming and creating applications, this book is just what the doctor ordered! With clear explanations and step-by-step instructions, you'll quickly learn what it takes to create a program and how the pieces fit together. This book includes practice questions and exercises to help reinforce your understanding of Java. Before you know it, you'll be using variables, values, and types, and you'll understand loops, objects, and classes. Start programming in Java and creating your own projects right away!

Inside …

• Use a development environment
• Handle numbers and types
• Master Java building blocks
• Use loops, branches, and arrays
• Work with objects and classes
• Read data from disk files
• Create a graphical interface

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/extras/beginningprogrammingwithjava for code and articles that expand on various topics from the book.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1119235537
• ISBN 13: 9781119235538
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 560