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Java--from first steps to first appsKnowing Java is a must-have programming skill for any programmer. It's used in a wide array of programming projects--from enterprise apps and mobile apps to big data, scientific, and financial uses. The language regularly ranks #1 in surveys of the most popular language based on number of developers, lines of code written, and real-world usage. It's also the language of choice in AP Computer Science classes taught in the U.S.This guide provides an easy-to-follow path from understanding the basics of writing Java code to applying those skills to real projects. Split into eight minibooks covering core aspects of Java, the book introduces the basics of the Java language and object-oriented programming before setting you on the path to building web apps and databases.* Get up to speed on Java basics* Explore object-oriented programming* Learn about strings, arrays, and collections* Find out about files and databasesStep-by-step instructions are provided to ensure that you don't get lost at any point along the way.
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Introduction 1Book 1: Java Basics 5Chapter 1: Welcome to Java 7Chapter 2: Installing and Using Java Tools 19Chapter 3: Working with TextPad 33Book 2: Programming Basics 41Chapter 1: Java Programming Basics 43Chapter 2: Working with Variables and Data Types 63Chapter 3: Working with Numbers and Expressions 99Chapter 4: Making Choices 129Chapter 5: Going Around in Circles (Or, Using Loops) 151Chapter 6: Pulling a Switcheroo 179Chapter 7: Adding Some Methods to Your Madness 197Chapter 8: Handling Exceptions 217Book 3: Object-Oriented Programming 239Chapter 1: Understanding Object-Oriented Programming 241Chapter 2: Making Your Own Classes 255Chapter 3: Working with Statics 275Chapter 4: Using Subclasses and Inheritance 285Chapter 5: Using Abstract Classes and Interfaces 307Chapter 6: Using the Object and Class Classes 323Chapter 7: Using Inner Classes, Anonymous Classes, and Lambda Expressions 349Chapter 8: Working with Packages and the Java Module System 361Book 4: Strings, Arrays, and Collections 381Chapter 1: Working with Strings 383Chapter 2: Using Arrays 401Chapter 3: Using the ArrayList Class 431Chapter 4: Using the LinkedList Class 445Chapter 5: Creating Generic Collection Classes 457Chapter 6: Using Bulk Data Operations with Collections 471Book 5: Programming Techniques 481Chapter 1: Programming Threads 483Chapter 2: Using Regular Expressions 511Chapter 3: Using Recursion 529Chapter 4: Working with Dates and Times 545Chapter 5: IoT Programming with Raspberry Pi 567Book 6: JavaFX 613Chapter 1: Hello, JavaFX! 615Chapter 2: Handling Events 637Chapter 3: Setting the Stage and Scene Layout 655Chapter 4: Using Layout Panes to Arrange Your Scenes 677Chapter 5: Getting Input from the User 709Chapter 6: Choosing from a List 725Book 7: Web Programming 751Chapter 1: Creating Servlets 753Chapter 2: Using JavaServer Pages 775Chapter 3: Using JavaBeans 797Chapter 4: Using HttpClient 815Index 835
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Doug Lowe began writing computer books before Java was invented. He's covered dinosaurs such as COBOL, FORTRAN, and IBM mainframe computers, as well as web programming, Microsoft PowerPoint, and networking. Doug has written more than 30 For Dummies computer guides.
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Java--from first steps to first apps
Knowing Java is a must-have programming skill for any programmer. It's used in a wide array of programming projects--from enterprise apps and mobile apps to big data, scientific, and financial uses. The language regularly ranks #1 in surveys of the most popular language based on number of developers, lines of code written, and real-world usage. It's also the language of choice in AP Computer Science classes taught in the U.S.
This guide provides an easy-to-follow path from understanding the basics of writing Java code to applying those skills to real projects. Split into eight minibooks covering core aspects of Java, the book introduces the basics of the Java language and object-oriented programming before setting you on the path to building web apps and databases.
* Get up to speed on Java basics
* Explore object-oriented programming
* Learn about strings, arrays, and collections
* Find out about files and databases
Step-by-step instructions are provided to ensure that you don't get lost at any point along the way.
