Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies

by Barry Burd

Become a Java wizard with this popular programming guide Consider Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies your indispensable guide to learning how to program in one of the most popular programming languages―Java! Java is an invaluable language to master, as it's widely used for application development, including Android, desktop, and server-side applications. Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies is written specifically for newbies to programming. The book starts with an overview of computer programming and builds from there; it explains the software you need, walks you through writing your own programs, and introduces you to a few of the more-complex aspects of programming in Java. It also includes step-by-step examples you can try on your own (and email the author if you need help). As you work through the book, you'll get smart about these Java Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies translates all this foreign programming and computer syntax into plain English, along with plenty of helpful examples and tips. Learning a new language―and coding is definitely its own language―should be a fun endeavor. With this book as your handy interpreter, you’ll be on your way to fluency, speaking the language of coders everywhere!

Genres: Nonfiction, Programming, Technology, Computer Science, Reference, Computers, Coding

560 pages, Paperback

First published May 9, 2003

Reviews

[Nathan Brodsky]

Great principles, PRETTY well described. Highly recommended, especially the first part and the principles.

[Sean R_C2]

This book shares everything that you need to learn JAVA and create apps with GUI. This is more of a guidance book rather than a literature, and sometimes it gets really boring, other times it becomes interesting!!

[Melissa]

It helped me brush up on my Java/programming skills.

[Tim Jeffreys]

Clear and Easy to Follow

Just what I wanted -- a solid walk-through of basic Java principles to and concepts to set the stage for more advanced topics.

[Mahmoud elhofy]

الكتاب كويس بس الترجمة سيئة للغاية ويعيب الكتاب استخدامه للغة liberaty basic بي باي حال فادني في فهم البرمجه الكائنية وامقدمة البرمجه كتنشيط

[Omar]

It was a very easy book on the basics of the Java language
I hope i can find more advanced topics in the other book i'm currently reading about it

[Nick R]

First book on programming I ever read back in high school. Shared an email conversation with the author about a project I had written. It really ignited a flame in me.

[Amr Jamil]

To be honest I just had a quick overview of this book, because I haven't really needed too :)

For Dummies is a good intro-series of books in general, which covers a wide range of fields and topics.
Before joining university I used to go frequently to some public library where they had hundreds of "For Dummies" series.
I haven't really finished any of them til the end, because I used to get an overview and if I really was interested in a particular topic, I go and lend/get a specialized book in the same topic.

This public library was also lending 5 books at a time, for a period of 2 weeks, and renewable for one more time, even by phone if someone could not make it to the library.

After I joined university I was relying on university books themselves for technology knowledge.

[أحمد]

كتاب رائع للمبتدئين

[Romanyonu]

Досить зрозуміла книга саме для повних початківців. Читається легко та цікаво. Лише останні глави складнуваті, але тим, хто почитає вивчати Джаву - дуже раджу!

[Daniel M]

This is a review for the 3rd edition

Beginning Programming with Java for Dummies is a great book to start to learn programming. I started with very very little experience with Java and programming in general but I did learn many things from this book. I learnt the basics of variables, how to create different functions and different things in the Java itself. Barry Burd tells you new information and then goes into depth with what each thing means, like the difference between long variables and short variables (Don't worry if you don't get this, you will if you read the book!) Sometimes you won't get somethings when you first read but if you read over it a few times you will start to get what he is saying. One downside of the book is that he sometimes skips over somethings that he hasn't previously stated but I think he did that so you can think on your own two feet. Overall this book is excellent to first learn programming from.

[Emily]

I didn't 100% finish this book. I got it originally due to the need for me to learn Java, and it was okay for a while, but I found myself skimming. The concepts, while explained really well, were presented in a manner that I knew I would never remember. I didn't actually get to create much. I didn't get to learn by doing, by correcting, so on and so forth. I'm going to keep this book - it will be a great reference book definitely. It's good for looking up a concept, but as for reading it cover to cover to learn Java? No. It's not good for me.

So yes. If you're looking for reference, go for it. This is the book for you. If you're looking for hands on, step-by-step explanations on how to make things, look elsewhere.

[José Monico]

For an absolute beginner that does not even have a firm, or non-existent grasp on compiling, or cmd familiarity, this is definitely the book for you. Learning a new language can be absolutely intimidating; and especially so when you are new to CS. The overall vibe I kept getting here was quite laid back. However, that was sometimes frustrating for me since there were times when certain technical techniques were pushed aside. Readers were told to simply implement, or execute certain code for its own sake. The comedic tone definitely put me at ease. And now I think I am ready for an actual Java textbook, and all its jargon goodness.

[Sutanto]

Just say GOOD for this book
{
Buku ini ngajarin kita tentang "Java Language Programming" tanpa IDE, kita hanya butuh "text editor", emang text editor bukan IDE? Pokonya baca dech, pasti PUSING (ho...ho..ho)
}

[Ted Shaffner]

wow. i am definitely not a computer programmer. that's what i learned from this book.

[Helen]

Combines introductory programming concepts with specific info re: Java. There is a 2012 version, also.

[L]

out of date but still relevant and readable.

[Zaina]

Read Head First Java instead. Humorous but ... Well, it's just a better book.
For textbook/reference material, definitely look elsewhere.

[Joshua Jenkins]

Okay if you know nothing about programming. But if you do you should find another book. Or just go on youtube and watch Java for Beginners videos at 1.5x speed.

[Walter Straus]

Extremely useful and educational

[A]

Low level content.
Partly inappropriate and outdated stuff.
Overuse of inline references.
Lack of internal code output.
Green author.

[Charlie]

Really easy to follow, tells you the basics and is good to keep as a reminder when needed.

[Mahmoud Hussain]

Great and a Simple book although the Fourth edition is outdated but it is still great for a beginner book to understand Java

[Paulr]

Did it job have me a jump start on my programming class

[Aj]

It is a good book ONLY for very {basic} introduction to Java and Programming.

[Chelsea]

Not a bad book but I had to take it back to the library