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Learn to write practical, reusable code with the straight forward 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 upJava For Dummies.

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Author:   Barry Burd (Drew University, Madison, NJ)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.658kg
ISBN:  

9781119861645

ISBN 10:   1119861640
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   06 May 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781394289240
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Java 5 Chapter 1: All about Java 7 Chapter 2: All about Software 21 Chapter 3: Using the Basic Building Blocks 33 Part 2: Writing Your Own Java Programs 55 Chapter 4: Making the Most of Variables and Their Values 57 Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements 97 Chapter 6: Controlling Program Flow with Loops 135 Part 3: Working with the Big Picture: Object-Oriented Programming 155 Chapter 7: The Inside scOOP 157 Chapter 8: Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code 199 Chapter 9: Constructing New Objects 233 Part 4: Smart Java Techniques 259 Chapter 10: Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong 261 Chapter 11: Using Arrays to Juggle Values 295 Chapter 12: Using Collections and Streams (When Arrays Aren’t Good Enough) 323 Chapter 13: Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns 355 Chapter 14: Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program 385 Chapter 15: Fancy Reference Types 411 Chapter 16: Java’s Juggling Act 431 Chapter 17: Using Java Database Connectivity 451 Part 5: The Part of Tens 463 Chapter 18: Ten Packs of Java Websites 465 Chapter 19: Ten Bits of Advice for New Software Developers 469 Index 475

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Dr. Barry Burd holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. Barry is also the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, Java for Android For Dummies, and Flutter For Dummies.

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