Description
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.
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
