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Java: A Beginner's Guide, 4th Ed.
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by Herbert Schildt
Sales Rank: 72642
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List Price: $39.99
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Paperback: 696 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 4 edition December 1, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0072263849
ISBN-13: 978-0072263848
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Product Description
Essential Skills--Made Easy!
Let master programmer and bestselling author Herbert Schildt teach you the fundamentals of Java programming. Updated for the newest version of Java (Java SE 6), this step-by-step guide will have you programming in Java right from the start. Herb begins by explaining why Java is the preeminent programming language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Then it's on to data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Next, you'll learn about inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, and multithreading. More advanced topics such as generics, interfaces, applets, and enumerations are also covered. The book ends with an introduction to Swing, Java's powerful GUI toolkit. Start programming in Java today with help from this fast-paced, hands-on tutorial.
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Essential Skills--Made Easy!
Let master programmer and bestselling author Herbert Schildt teach you the fundamentals of Java programming. Updated for the newest version of Java (Java SE 6), this step-by-step guide will have you programming in Java right from the start. Herb begins by explaining why Java is the preeminent programming language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Then it's on to data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Next, you'll learn about inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, and multithreading. More advanced topics such as generics, interfaces, applets, and enumerations are also covered. The book ends with an introduction to Swing, Java's powerful GUI toolkit. Start programming in Java today with help from this fast-paced, hands-on tutorial.
Designed for Easy Learning:
Modules--Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning
Critical Skills--Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module
Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
Progress Checks--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
Projects--Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each module
Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
Customer Reviews & Comments
Some computer books are nothing but dry text, and others are so full of intense graphics that your eyes burn. This book strikes an ideal balance between those extremes. The teaching style is engaging, and there's also plenty of reference material, making this a great book to start with and keep handy as you advance.
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Java: A Beginner's Guide, 4th Ed.
List Price: $39.99
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