Java: A Beginner's Guide, 4th Ed. (Paperback)

by Herbert Schildt (Author)
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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.

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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

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Product Details

• 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,129 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent intro to Java, March 3, 2007

By	Mark Siegal (Columbia, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundational book, January 7, 2008

By	J. Hall (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book to get a good start with Java. It's an excellent book to pick up if you have little/no java background or if it's been a while. I used this to build my foundation then went through a certification book and passed the scjp 5.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!, July 12, 2008

By	John Zahn (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an amazing book. I retired from engineering research 16 years ago and have not done any programming since. Things have changed a lot! (all for the better). This book has an excellent teaching style, thorough and clear. It was my second book on Java, the first being Barry Burd's "Beginning Programming with Java for Dummies". That book is a good foundational start but it has not quite kept up with the rapid pace in the development of Java. Schildt's book is up to date (JDK 6 and Java SE 6) and makes a great reference work on the subject. I recommend it highly.