Java eLearning Kit For Dummies - Softcover

Mueller, John Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118098781 ISBN 13: 9781118098783

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

Synopsis

A complete book-and-online course package for learning Java!

As a platform-independent, object-oriented programming language, Java helps developers write once and run anywhere. With this dynamic combination of a full-color printed book and a Dummies online interactive eLearning course, you'll find a wealth of information on the latest release of Java. Featuring both written and animated step-by-step how-tos, practice labs, helpful videos, numerous examples, and a host of Dummies hints and tips, this package makes your learning process easier.

Follow the material sequentially or jump in and out as you wish—it's set up so you can learn at your own pace. Throughout, you will benefit from illustrations, animations, voiceover explanations, and the option of closed captioning if you find you learn better when you can read the instructions.

• Helps self-motivated learners master Java, the leading object-oriented programming language
• Includes an easy-to-follow, full-color book and an online interactive Dummies eLearning Course that corresponds with the book available via access code
• Allows you to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections at your own time and pace
• Offers chapter summaries, practice exercises, discussions of concepts and essential terms, and much more

Java eLearning Kit For Dummies helps you maximize the potential of this dynamic programming language so you can work more efficiently.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Includes:

• Full color book plus online training course
• FREE 1 year access to online self-paced training via access code
• 10 interactive lessons cover the essentials of Java

Learn this platform-independent language and create programs that will run anywhere

Java is the primary language used for Android development and many web applications, so once you master it, you can create apps for all sorts of uses. With this eLearning Kit, you learn Java at your own pace using written, visual, and interactive lessons. Discover how to obtain and install Java and go from beginner to programmer extraordinaire!

• Install the newest version — find and install the most up-to-date Java version for Windows, Mac, or Linux
• Explore variables — learn to use primitive variables to store information and object variables to perform tasks within your application
• Get in the loop — repeat tasks with loops, create and use classes, access data sets, and work with strings
• Banish bugs — detect and solve problems to prevent application crashes
• XML makes it better — add value to your applications by working with XML data

Open and find:

• Tips on choosing an IDE for Java
• How to change primitive types into objects
• Advice on formatting variable content
• Different types of operators
• What to do with conditional statements
• Directions for setting up loops
• How to create and use classes
• Secrets of manipulating strings

About the Author

John Paul Mueller is a veteran technical editor and an expert on computer industry certifications. He has written books on C#, Java, Windows programming, and VBA, and is coauthor of the bestselling C++ All-in-One For Dummies.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118098781
• ISBN 13: 9781118098783
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448