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The top-selling beginning Java book is now fully updated!

As an unstoppably platform-independent, object-oriented programming language, Java is used for developing web and mobile applications. In this up-to-date bestselling book, veteran author Barry Burd shows you how to create basic Java objects and clearly explains when you should simply reuse existing code.

Explores how the new version of Java offers more robust functionality and new features such as closures to keep Java competitive with more syntax-friendly languages like Python and Ruby
Covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the new JDK 7, creating basic Java objects, and new Eclipse features
Features a companion website that offers all code from the book and bonus chapters

Java For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you started with creating Java applications quickly and easily.

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1118407806
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978-1118407806
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6th
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For Dummies
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March 31, 2014
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7.4 x 0.85 x 9.3 inches
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Learn to:

Combine several smaller programs to create a bigger program
Use new features and tools in Java 8
Create basic Java objects and reuse code
Handle exceptions and events

Jump into Java! The bestselling Java book for beginners is now fully updated for Java 8

Java is everywhere, runs on almost any computer, and is the engine that drives the coolest applications. If you’ve always wanted to learn Java, Java For Dummies is your ticket to Java success! Featuring updates on Java 8, this hands-on guide is written in an easy-to-read manner and is the perfect resource to get you running with Java in a jiffy!

The Java scoop — get an overview of Java, featuring new tools and enhancements in Java 8, including new libraries, parallel frameworks, and more
Building blocks — find out how to work with Java classes and methods
Get loopy — understand the value of variables and learn to control program flow with loops or decision-making statements
Stay classy — explore classes and objects, constructors, and subclasses, and find out how to reuse code
A click ahead — jump into variables, use arrays and collections, and create programs that respond to mouse clicks

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/javafordummies6e for all the code from the book and additional material

Open the book and find:

Definitions of terms associated with Java
Java syntax and an object-oriented programming overview
How to save time and effort by reusing code
All about if, for, switch, and while statements
The enhanced multimedia capabilities of Java 8
Updates for Android and other new tools
How to write Java applets
Tips to avoid common mistakes

About the Author

Barry Burd, PhD, is a Computer Science professor at Drew University where he has been named to Drew’s “List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Students” five times. Barry is the author of numerous For Dummies books and writes frequently for several online publications, including JavaBoutique.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 6th edition (March 31, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1118407806
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118407806
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.33 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.85 x 9.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,441,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dr. Barry Burd has an M.S. in Computer Science from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. As a teaching assistant in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, he was elected five times to the university-wide List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by their Students.

Since 1980, Dr. Burd has been a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. When he's not lecturing at Drew University, Dr. Burd leads training courses for professional programmers in business and industry. He has lectured at conferences in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He is the author of several articles and books, including Java For Dummies and Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies, both published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Dr. Burd lives in Madison, New Jersey with his wife and two kids (both in their twenties, and mostly on their own). As an avid indoor enthusiast, Dr. Burd enjoys sleeping, talking, and eating.

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Slow Jones

The convince of just reading it on your phone while waiting for whatever is awesome. So far so good

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015

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Detailed and Easy to Understand

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015

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I haven't checked out any other Java books, but this one seems to cover all the bases. The only complaint I have is that some of the topics are covered on the book's website instead of in the book. Other than that, I have had an easy time learning a lot of good stuff about Java with this book! I would certainly recommend it to a friend.

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Amy

Great beginning Java book

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015

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This book is a great beginner's guide to Java programming. I've been wanting to take a Java class for a while, but life has gotten in the way. This book has given me a much better start than I would've been able to get on my own. I work in application support, and as our team has started supporting more and more Java apps, it was critical that I gain knowledge in Java to do my job properly. I still a fairly slow at supporting the code we support, but I now have much more confidence that I can dig in and find issues in the code.

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Robert N. Dowell

I purchased this book as a gift for someone else ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014

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I purchased this book as a gift for someone else who said it has been very helpful. This is his first venture in to computer programming. His goal is to write non-game Android apps for cell phones and tablets.

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Jakob Y.

I mean I only paid like 5$ lol cover is a little beat up

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018

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I mean I only paid like 5$ lol cover is a little beat up, but the book is all there, and is fairly clean.
Shipping kind of sucked thou, USPS is just the worse lol. Thank you thou

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Prashant Pujari

Jump starting with Java

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014

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Great book for Java beginners....but suggest you have a basic understanding of programming to make the most out of it.

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JW

Good quick study book.

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Good quick study book. You will need a back-up source for a more thorough training.

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Beth Amburgey

Disappointed as it was a Christmas gift

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015

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The back cover had a rip on it. It was obvious it was there before it was packed. Disappointed as it was a Christmas gift.

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Very informative.

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Bought for my 15 year old son, and he is devouring it and told me very easy to use, he is now looking at applying it, accompanied with the apps version of same genre is looking forward to practising what he has learnt.

Rob

Ottimo per chi nn ha mai programmato

Reviewed in Italy on December 15, 2015

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Ottimo per chi nn conosce la programmazione e parte da zero. Per chi conosce Fortran, C e in genere già programma risulterà poco utile ed efficace per avvicinarsi a Java

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Eli

If you study Java seriously this book is not for you

Reviewed in Germany on July 26, 2015

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It did not help me much to learn to programming
Wish there was more code examples, its written nice and entertainer but that's about it.

aniln

nice book, book was in good condition

Reviewed in India on September 8, 2014

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nice book , book was in good condition.
delivery was a bit late

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