Java in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

by Rogers Cadenhead

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours, Seventh Edition Covers Java 8 and Android Development In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn the fundamentals of Java programming. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping readers learn Java's core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. Full-color figures and clear instructions visually show you how to program with Java. Popular author Rogers Cadenhead helps you master the skills and technology you need to create desktop and web programs, web services, and even an Android app in Java. 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 Create flexible, interoperable web services with JAX-WS Use Java to create an Android app Expand your skills with closures, the powerful new capability introduced in Java 8 Contents at a Glance PART Getting Started 1 Becoming a Programmer 2 Writing Your First Program 3 Vacationing in Java 4 Understanding How Java Programs Work PART 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 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 Programming a Graphical User Interface 13 Building a Simple User Interface 14 Laying Out a User Interface 15 Responding to User Input 16 Building a Complex User Interface PART Moving into Advanced Topics 17 Storing Objects in Data Structures 18 Handling Errors in a Program 19 Creating a Threaded Program 20 Using Inner Classes and Closures 21 Reading and Writing Files 22 Creating Web Services with JAX-WS 23 Creating Java2D Graphics 24 Writing Android Apps Appendixes A Using the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment B Where to Go from Java Resources C This Book's Website D Setting Up an Android Development Environment

Genres: Technical, Software, Computers, Programming

448 pages, CD-ROM

First published March 28, 2014

About the author

Rogers Cadenhead is a ServiceNow developer who has created applications in insurance and customer service. He is also the author of more than a dozen books on computer programming and web publishing, including the Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days series, and the chairman of the RSS Advisory Board, the group that publishes the RSS 2.0 specification.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good book up until chapter 10, then things started to come unraveled with object oriented programming. I decided to plow ahead and re-read later. Midway through chapter 11 I gave up after others had complained of the same thing. Just opened "Head First Java" instead.

[Craig Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I strongly recommend this as a 'first read' for any beginner. The content is broken down into digestible hour long sections which cover most of the important fundamentals. Yes, some of the program examples are a little silly, but the book does impart the necessary knowledge to get you started.

[abdiel fernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative

It is a great book for beginners. The little projects that each chapter has really makes you understand the concept that it's trying to teach you. Recommended

[Ray Blick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my entry point to Java. The presentation was great and the examples were easy to follow. I think the concepts were at the right level for an entry level text. However, I did supplement my learning with online resources/docs/apps to reinforce the concepts presented in this book.

[Josh Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little advanced for someone with no background at all, but I had a foundation in programming, so it was good overall. Started to go a bit fast at the end, but good overall.