Java for dummies - Barry Burd

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