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Essential Java programming skills made easy
From Herb Schildt, the number-one programming author worldwide, comes this fully revised and updated introductory Java guide. You will get all the information you need to get up and running with the latest version of the most popular Web programming language.
Java 7: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition will have you programming in Java right away. The book has been updated to cover the new features of Java 7 including closures, the enhanced switch statement, the enhanced catch statement, and extension methods, and more.
Designed for Easy Learning:
- Key Skills and Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
- Ask the Expert--Q and A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
- Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
- Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
- Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
- Self Tests--End-of-chapter reviews to test your knowledge
- Annotated syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
Full coverage of Java 7 essentials:
Java Fundamentals; Introducing Data Types and Operators; Program Control Statements; Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods; More Data Types and Operators; A Closer Look at Methods and Classes; Inheritance; Packages and Interfaces; Exception Handling; Using I/O; Multithreaded Programming; Enumerations, Autoboxing, and Static Import; Generics; Applets, Events, and Miscellaneous Topics; Introducing Swing
Synopsis
Essential Skills--Made Easy
Learn the fundamentals of Java programming in no time from bestselling programming author Herb Schildt. Fully updated to cover Java Platform, Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition starts with the basics, such as how to compile and run a Java program, and then discusses the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. You'll also find coverage of some of Java's most advanced features, including multithreaded programming and generics. An introduction to Swing concludes the book. Get started programming in Java right away with help from this fast-paced tutorial.
Designed for Easy Learning: Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills Self Tests--End-of-chapter questions that test your understanding Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
About the Author
Herb Schildt is the world's leading programming author, whose books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, C++: The Complete Reference, C#: The Complete Reference, and many others.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Java Fundamentals;
Chapter 2: Introducing Data Types and Operators;
Chapter 3: Program Control Statements;
Chapter 4: Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods;
Chapter 5: More Data Types and Operators;
Chapter 6: A Closer Look at Methods and Classes;
Chapter 7: Inheritance;
Chapter 8: Packages and Interfaces;
Chapter 9: Exception Handling;
Chapter 10: Using I/O;
Chapter 11: Multithreaded Programming;
Chapter 12: Enumerations, Autoboxing, and Static Import;
Chapter 13: Generics;
Chapter 14: Applets, Events, and Miscellaneous Topics;
Chapter 15: Introducing Swing;
Appendix A: Answers (Not needed if Mastery Checks are removed.);
Appendix B: Using Java's Documentation Comments