Book description
Learn to write practical, reusable code with the straightforward tutorials and tips in the newest edition of this For Dummies bestseller
Do you speak Java? No, we’re not talking about your morning cup ‘o joe. We mean the world’s most popular programming language that runs on almost any computer!
If you’re looking to get started—or up your game—with Java, then Java For Dummies is the guide you need. In this book, you’ll:
- Take control of your program flow
- Program with classes, objects, and methods
- Use Java's functional programming features
- Explore Java 17, the latest long-term support release
This up-to-date handbook covers the latest developments in Java, including the new ‘switch’ statement syntax. So, if you’re ready to dive into one of the most practical (and coolest!) programming languages around, it’s time you picked up Java For Dummies.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Part 1: Getting Started with Java
- Part 2: Writing Your Own Java Programs
- Part 3: Working with the Big Picture: Object-Oriented Programming
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Part 4: Smart Java Techniques
- Chapter 10: Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong
- Chapter 11: Using Arrays to Juggle Values
- Chapter 12: Using Collections and Streams (When Arrays Aren't Good Enough)
- Chapter 13: Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns
- Chapter 14: Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program
- Chapter 15: Fancy Reference Types
- Chapter 16: Java's Juggling Act
- Chapter 17: Using Java Database Connectivity
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Part 5: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 18: Ten Packs of Java Websites
- This Book’s Website
- For Business Issues Related to This Book
- Download the Java Development Kit
- Your Grandparents' Java Download Site
- The Horse’s Mouth
- Join Java User Groups
- Find the Latest News about Java
- Find News, Reviews, and Sample Code
- Got a Technical Question about Anything?
- Become Involved in the Future of Java
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Chapter 19: Ten Bits of Advice for New Software Developers
- How Long Does It Take to Learn Java?
- Which of Your Books Should I Read?
- Are Books Other than Yours Good for Learning Java and Android Development?
- Which Computer Programming Language(s) Should I Learn?
- Which Skills Other than Computer Coding Should I Learn?
- How Should I Continue My Learning as a Software Developer?
- How Else Should I Continue My Learning as a Developer?
- How Can I Land a Job Developing Software?
- I Still Don’t Know What to Do with My Life
- If I Have Other Questions, How Can I Contact You?
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Chapter 18: Ten Packs of Java Websites
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Java For Dummies, 8th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2022
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119861645
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