Java Essentials for Dummies

The core concepts of Javaprogramming, in your pocket What if you had the basics of Java programming available at your fingertips? With Java Essentials For Dummies, that's exactly what you have! This is a fluff-free guide to exactly what you'll need to know to program apps, websites, games, and beyond. No lengthy explanations or repetition here. Just quick, clear answers to your essential Java questions. Perfect as a course supplement or as a desk reference to jog your memory, this handy Coding Essentials titleis the simple way to get coding. Inside...

• Finding simple code examples and concise explanations
• Installing Java coding tools
• Creating and using loops
• Understanding coding classes and subclasses
• Working with data
• Getting techniques for easier coding

List of contents

Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Installing and Using Java Tools 3
Chapter 2: Working with TextPad 11
Chapter 3: Java Programming Basics 17
Chapter 4: Working with Variables and Data Types 39
Chapter 5: Working with Numbers and Expressions 63
Chapter 6: Making Choices 79
Chapter 7: Going Around in Circles (or, Using Loops) 99
Chapter 8: Adding Some Methods to Your Madness 111
Chapter 9: Handling Exceptions 121
Chapter 10: Making Your Own Classes 133
Chapter 11: Using Subclasses and Inheritance 147
Chapter 12: Using Arrays 161
Chapter 13: Ten Techniques for Easier Java Coding 179
Index 187

About the author

Doug Lowe is a computer programming guru and author of more than 30 tech books, including Java All-in-One For Dummies. Paul McFedries is a long-time technical author with more than 100 published titles, including Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies.

Product details

• Authors: Doug Lowe, Doug Lowe, Doug Mcfedries Lowe, Paul McFedries, McFedries Paul, The Experts At Dummies
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.2024
• EAN: 9781394296972
• ISBN: 978-1-394-29697-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Programming languages; COMPUTERS / Programming / Open Source, Computer programming / software engineering, Programming and scripting languages: general, Systems analysis and design, Computer Programming / Software Development, COMPUTERS / Languages / Java