Synopses & Reviews
Jumpin' Java! The bestselling Java beginner's book is now fully updated for Java 7!
Java, the object-oriented programming language that works on almost any computer, is what powers many of those cool multimedia applications. Thousands have learned Java programming from previous editions of this book now it's your turn! Whether you're new to programming or already know a little Visual Basic or C++, you'll be doing Java in a jiffy.
The Java scoop get an overview of Java, the enhancements in Java 7, and the software tools you need
Building blocks learn to work with Java classes and methods and add comments
Get loopy understand the value of variables and learn to control program flow with loops or decision-making statements
Class it up explore classes and objects, constructors, and subclasses, and see how to reuse your code
A click ahead experiment with variables and methods, use arrays and collections to juggle values, and create programs that respond to mouse clicks
Open the book and find:
Definitions of the many terms you'll encounter
The grammar of Java
How to save time by reusing code
All about if, for, switch, and while statements
An overview of object-oriented programming
Hints about handling exceptions
How to write Java applets
Ten ways to avoid mistakes
Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/javafordummies5e for lots of code samples that you can use in your Java programs
Learn to:
Combine several smaller programs to create a bigger program
Work with new libraries, closure, parallel frameworks, and other new features
Create basic Java objects and reuse code
Handle exceptions and events
Synopsis
What the book covers:Java 7 For Dummiesremains the straightforward reference on Java, covering object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the new JDK 7. The book helps readers create basic Java objects as well as figure out when they can reuse existing code.
• Updated coverage:This edition is updated to cover the changes with Java 7 including enhanced multimedia capabilities, and new programming features such as closures, new libraries, new tools, parallel frameworks and more. The book also has been updated with Eclipse coverage covering both Jcreator and Eclipse.
• Websiteincludes all the code from the book and Bonus Content.
• CDwill contain JCreator, all code from the book and sample applications.
Synopsis
Here's the top-selling beginning Java book, fully updated for Java 7
- Previous editions have sold over 175,000 copies; this version is just what inexperienced Java developers need to get going quickly with Java 2 Standard Edition 7.0 (J2SE 7.0) and Java Development Kit 7.0 (JDK 7)
- The newest version of Java has been beefed up with more robust functionality for multimedia and new programming features such as closures to keep Java competitive with more syntax-friendly languages like Python and Ruby
- Covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the new JDK 7, creating basic Java objects, and new Eclipse features
- CD-ROM includes JCreator, all code in the book, and sample apps; companion Web site offers bonus chapters
Barry Burd (Madison, NJ) is a computer science professor at Drew University where he has been named to Drew's "List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Students" five times. He writes frequently for several publications including JavaBoutique.com and BZ Media's Eclipse Review magazine.
Synopsis
The top-selling beginning Java book is now fully updated for Java 7!Java is the platform-independent, object-oriented programming language used for developing web and mobile applications. The revised version offers new functionality and features that have programmers excited, and this popular guide covers them all. This book helps programmers create basic Java objects and learn when they can reuse existing code. It's just what inexperienced Java developers need to get going quickly with Java 2 Standard Edition 7.0 (J2SE 7.0) and Java Development Kit 7.0 (JDK 7).
- Explores how the new version of Java offers more robust functionality and new features such as closures to keep Java competitive with more syntax-friendly languages like Python and Ruby
- Covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the new JDK 7, creating basic Java objects, and new Eclipse features
- A companion web site offers all code from the book and bonus chapters
Written by a Java trainer, Java For Dummies, 5th Edition will enable even novice programmers to start creating Java applications quickly and easily.
About the Author
Barry Burd, PhD, is a professor of mathematics and computer science at Drew University. He frequently contributes to various online technology resources, including JavaBoutique.com, and is the author of Ruby On Rails For Dummies and the previous edition of this book.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: All about Java
Chapter 2: All about Software
Chapter 3: Using the Basic Building Blocks
Part II: Writing Your Own Java Programs
Chapter 4: Making the Most of Variables and Their Values
Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements
Chapter 6: Controlling Program Flow with Loops
Part III: Working with the Big Picture: Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 7: Thinking in Terms of Classes and Objects
Chapter 8: Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code
Chapter 9: Constructing New Objects
Part IV: Savvy Java Techniques
Chapter 10: Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong
Chapter 11: Using Arrays and Collections to Juggle Values
Chapter 12: Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns
Chapter 13: Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program
Chapter 14: Responding to Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks
Chapter 15: Writing Java Applets
Chapter 16: Using Java Database Connectivity
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Avoid Mistakes
Chapter 18: Ten Websites for Java
Index