Java: A Beginner's Guide, Tenth Edition

A hands-on introduction to Java programming―fully revised for the latest version, Java SE 21

Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 21, this practical resource uses a proven, step-by-step approach to teach the fundamentals of Java. You will discover how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt and updated by Dr. Danny Coward, the book starts with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. From there, you will learn essential Java keywords, syntax, and commands.

Java: A Beginner's Guide, Tenth Edition covers the basics and touches on advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, Lambda expressions, and Swing. Enumeration, modules, and interface methods are also clearly explained. This proven guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding necessary to get readers up and running developing their own Java applications from the ground up or customize existing code.

• Clearly explains important changes from JDK 18 through long-term support (LTS) release JDK 21
• Features self-tests, exercises, and downloadable code samples
• Written by bestselling author and leading Java authority Herbert Schildt along with Dr. Danny Coward, an experienced Java developer

Herbert Schildt has written extensively about programming for over three decades and is a leading authority on the Java language. Called “one of the world’s foremost authors of books about programming” by International Developer magazine, his books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Herb is the author of numerous books on Java, including Java: A Beginner’s Guide, Herb Schildt’s Java Programming Cookbook, Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming, and Swing: A Beginner’s Guide.

Dr. Danny Coward has worked on all editions of the Java platform and was a founding member of the JavaFX team and designed the Java WebSocket API. He is the author of two books on Java programming: Java WebSocket Programming and Java EE 7: The Big Picture.

Dr. Danny Coward is a Chief Architect and Java Evangelist at Oracle. Coward is the sole Spec Lead for the Java API for Web Sockets for Java EE and Java SE/JavaFX and sole author of the WebSocket technical documentation at Oracle. Coward’s work leading WebSockets at Oracle provide him make him the leading expert on Java WebSocket programming. Coward has a decade of experience as a Java developer, where he now seeks to direct and simplify complex technologies to fulfill business objectives. Coward has specialized experience in all aspects of Java software and has written three versions of the Java Servlet spec.