Teach Yourself Programming With Java In 24 Days

This expanded and updated edition teaches Java 8 as a first programming language, through short, simple chapters that can be completed in no more than an hour each.

Cadenhead presents a step-by-step tutorial that teaches someone with no previous programming experience how to create simple Java programs and applets. It starts out at a lower level than "Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days, " and takes things at a slower pace, focusing on key programming concepts and essential Java basics.

In just 21 days you can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop applications on your computer and apps that run on Android phones and tablets. With this complete tutorial you’ll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts. Completely updated for Java 8, this book teaches you about the Java language and how to use it to create applications for any computing environment and Android apps. By the time you have finished the book, you’ll have well-rounded knowledge of Java and the Java class libraries. Using your new skills, you will be able to develop your own programs for tasks such as web services, database connectivity, XML processing, and mobile programming. No previous programming experience required. By following the 21 carefully organized lessons in this book, anyone can learn the basics of Java programming. Learn at your own pace. You can work through each chapter sequentially to make sure you thoroughly understand all the concepts and methodologies, or you can focus on specific lessons to learn the techniques that interest you most. Test your knowledge. Each chapter ends with a Workshop section filled with questions, answers, and exercises for further study. There are even certification practice questions. Completely revised, updated, and expanded to cover the latest features of Java 8 Learn to develop Java applications and Android apps using NetBeans and Google’s new Android Studio -- two excellent (and free!) programming platforms Covers new features of Java 8 such as closures, the most eagerly anticipated language feature in years Easy-to-understand, practical examples clearly illustrate the fundamentals of Java programming Discover how Swing can help you quickly develop programs with a graphical user interface Find out about JDBC 4.2 programming with the Derby database and XML parsing with the open source XOM class library Learn how to use streams to write programs that communicate with the Internet, including socket programming, buffers, channels, and URL handling. Contents at a Glance WEEK 1: The Java Language DAY 1 Getting Started with Java DAY 2 The ABCs of Programming DAY 3 Working with Objects DAY 4 Lists, Logic, and Loops DAY 5 Creating Classesand Methods DAY 6 Packages, Interfaces, and Other Class Features DAY 7 Exceptions and Threads WEEK 2: The Java Class Library DAY 8 Data Structures DAY 9 Working with Swing DAY 10 Building a Swing Interface DAY 11 Arranging Components on a User Interface DAY 12 Responding to User Input DAY 13 Creating Java2D Graphics DAY 14 Developing Swing Applications WEEK 3: Java Programming DAY 15 Working with Input and Output DAY 16 Using Inner Classes and Closures DAY 17 Communicating Across the Internet DAY 18 Accessing Databases with JDBC 4.2 and Derby DAY 19 Reading and Writing RSS Feeds DAY 20 XML Web Services DAY 21 Writing Android Apps for Java APPENDIX A Using the NetBeans IDE APPENDIX B This Book’s Website APPENDIX C Fixing a Problem with the Android Studio Emulator APPENDIX D Using the Java Development Kit APPENDIX E Programming with the Java Development Kit

Essential Java Skills--Made Easy! What Special – In this book I covered and explained several topics of latest Java 8 Features in detail for Developers & Fresher’s, Topics Like– Lambdas. || Java 8 Functional interface, || Stream and Time API in Java 8. This Java book doesn't require previous programming experience. However, if you come from a C or C++ programming background, then you will be able to learn faster. Learn the all basics and advanced features of Java programming in no time from Bestseller Java Programming Author Harry. H. Chaudhary (More than 1,67,000 Books Sold !). This Java Guide, starts with the basics and Leads to Advance features of Java in detail with thousands of Java Codes and new features of Java 8 like Lambdas. Java 8 Functional interface, || Stream and Time API in Java 8. , I promise this book will make you expert level champion of java. Anyone can learn java through this book at expert level. The main objective of this java book is not to give you just Java Programming Knowledge, I have followed a pattern of improving the question solution of thousands of Codes with clear theory explanations with different Java complexities for each java topic problem, and you will find multiple solutions for complex java problems. Engineering Students and fresh developers can also use this book. This book covers common core syllabus for all Computer Science Professional Degrees If you are really serious then go ahead and make your day with this ultimate java book. First Part- Teach you how to compile and run a Java program, shows you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. And then discusses the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. After that it leads you to advanced features of java, including multithreaded programming and Applets. Learning a new language is no easy task especially when it’s an oop’s programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study. The fact is your brain craves novelty. This Java Book is very serious java stuff: A complete introduction to Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, if you've read this book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. To use this book does not require any previous programming experience. However, if you come from a C/C++ background, then you will be able to advance a bit more rapidly. As most readers will know, Java is similar, in form and spirit, to C/C++. Thus, knowledge of those languages helps, but is not necessary. Even if you have never programmed before, you can learn to program in Java using this book. Inside Contents (Chapters): 1. (Overview of Java) 2.(Java Language) 3.(Control Statements) 4.(Scanner class, Arrays & Command Line Args) 5.(Class & Objects in Java) 6.(Inheritance in Java) 7.(Object oriented programming) 8.(Packages in Java) 9.(Interface in Java) 10.(String and StringBuffer) 11.(Exception Handling) 12.(Multi-Threaded Programming) 13.(Modifiers/Visibility modes) 14.(Wrapper Class) 15.(Input/Output in Java) 16.(Applet Fundamentals) 17.(Abstract Windows Toolkit)(AWT) 18.(Introduction To AWT Events) 19.(Painting in AWT) 20.( java.lang.Object Class ) 21.(Collection Framework) PART - II (Java 8 Features for Developers) 22. Java 8 Features for Developers – Lambdas. 23. Java 8 Functional interface,Stream & Time API. 24. Key Features that Make Java More Secure than Other Languages.

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Computer programming with Java is easier than it looks. In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn to write computer programs in Java. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, popular author Rogers Cadenhead helps you master the skills and technology you need to create desktop and web programs, web services, an Android app, and even Minecraft mods in Java. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success. Full-color figures and clear step-by-step instructions visually show you how to program with Java. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide related information, advice, and warnings. Learn how to... • Set up your Java programming environment • Write your first working program in just minutes • Control program decisions and behavior • Store and work with information • Build straightforward user interfaces • Create interactive web programs • Use threading to build more responsive programs • Read and write files and XML data • Master best practices for object-oriented programming • Use Java 9’s new HTTP client • Use Java to create an Android app • Expand your skills with closures • Create Minecraft mods with Java Contents at a Glance Part I Getting Started 1 Becoming a Programmer 2 Writing Your First Program 3 Vacationing in Java 4 Understanding How Java Programs Work Part II Learning the Basics of Programming 5 Storing and Changing Information in a Program 6 Using Strings to Communicate 7 Using Conditional Tests to Make Decisions 8 Repeating an Action with Loops Part III Working with Information in New Ways 9 Storing Information with Arrays 10 Creating Your First Object 11 Describing What Your Object is Like 12 Making the Most of Existing Objects Part IV Moving into Advanced Topics 13 Storing Objects in Data Structures 14 Handling Errors in a Program 15 Creating a Threaded Program 16 Using Inner Classes and Closures Part V Programming a Graphical User Interface 17 Building a Simple User Interface in Swing 18 Laying Out a User Interface 19 Responding to User Input Part VI Writing Internet Applications 20 Reading and Writing Files 21 Using Java 9's New HTTP Client 22 Creating Java2D Graphics 23 Creating Minecraft Mods with Java 24 Writing Android Apps Appendixes A Using the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment B Where to Go from Here Java Resources C This Book's Web Site D Fixing a Problem with the Android Studio Emulator

Updated and improved edition of the best-selling and popular tutorial, covering the popular Java programming language.