Fully updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 8 (Java SE 8), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition gets you started programming in Java right away. Bestselling programming author Herb Schildt begins with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. He then moves on to the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. This Oracle Press resource also covers some of Java's more advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, and Swing. Of course, new Java SE 8 features such as lambda expressions and default interface methods are described. An introduction to JavaFX, Java's newest GUI, concludes this step-by-step tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

Key Skills & Concepts -- Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
Ask the Expert -- Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
Try This -- Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
Self Tests -- End-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce your skills
Annotated Syntax -- Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

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Herbert Schildt is the world�s leading programming author and a renowned authority on Java, C++, and C#. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Herb�s acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, Java: A Beginner's Guide, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.

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