Java Demystified [Paperback]

James Keogh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0072254548 | ISBN-13: 978-0072254549 | Edition: 1

Learn Java with this fun and painless self-teaching guide. Easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction explains the most commonly used programming language for designing dynamic Web pages. Numerous examples, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a final exam solidify the knowledge you have learned.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The fast and easy way to understanding the fundamentals of Java

Finally you can learn to write well-crafted, functional Java programs in a snap. Have fun as you quickly grasp Java programming language concepts to help you create solid Java programs. This amazingly resourceful guide provides step-by-step instruction with lots of examples in easy-to-understand, accessible language. First, you’ll learn what computer programs are and how they function, then you’ll uncover how easy and simple it is to write Java instructions. Next, you’ll dive deeper into language fundamentals, discovering the role of expressions and statements, arrays, and classes, plus exception handling and JDBC. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will have you running Java programs in no time at all. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Java Demystified is your shortcut to mastering Java.

This one of a kind self-teaching text offers:

• An easy way to understand Java
• A quiz at the end of each chapter
• A final exam at the end of the book
• No unnecessary technical jargon
• A time-saving approach

About the Author

James Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (April 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072254548
• ISBN-13: 978-0072254549
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Second part of the book is still a mystery, March 14, 2006

By 

A. Ter Tovmasyan "www.mindmending.com" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Java Demystified (Paperback)

How can one review a book half of which is difficult to follow?

Perhaps the book should be renamed to "Getting Used to Java Syntax". The basic language elements are reasonably well presented. However, the second part of the book, which attempts to describe more advanced concepts, does not impart much understanding. I am still mystified by Exceptions and Multithreading.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down to earth very easy to understand, July 26, 2005

By 

Pete Y - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Demystified (Paperback)

This is my third Demystified book and I haven't been disappointed at all. All are an easy read and full of just the code you need to get programming quickly. I knew nothing about Java nor programming before reading this. Now I can program in Java. Don't be mislead. It is not an end all book. But it has just the right blend of Java to make you productive right away by building useful applications.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good way to learn Java, July 25, 2005

By 

The Snake - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Demystified (Paperback)

It seems to cover everything you need to become productive right away. The tech jargon is kept to a minimum. Everything is explained for you. You can follow along with examples using your computer. I simply copy the examples and then change them to the specs the Prof wants for homework. Worth the dollars.