Java Programming for Beginners

Java Programming for Beginners is an introduction to Java programming, taking you through the Java syntax and the fundamentals of object-oriented programming.

Key Features

• Learn the basics of Java programming in a step-by-step manner
• Simple, yet thorough steps that beginners can follow
• Teaches you transferable skills, such as flow control and object-oriented programming

Book Description

Java is an object-oriented programming language, and is one of the most widely accepted languages because of its design and programming features, particularly in its promise that you can write a program once and run it anywhere.

Java Programming for Beginners is an excellent introduction to the world of Java programming, taking you through the basics of Java syntax and the complexities of object-oriented programming. You'll gain a full understanding of Java SE programming and will be able to write Java programs with graphical user interfaces that run on PC, Mac, or Linux machines. This book is full of informative and entertaining content, challenging exercises, and dozens of code examples you can run and learn from.

By reading this book, you'll move from understanding the data types in Java, through loops and conditionals, and on to functions, classes, and file handling. The book finishes with a look at GUI development and training on how to work with XML. The book takes an efficient route through the Java landscape, covering all of the core topics that a Java developer needs. Whether you're an absolute beginner to programming, or a seasoned programmer approaching an object-oriented language for the first time, Java Programming for Beginners delivers the focused training you need to become a Java developer.

What you will learn

• Learn the core Java language for both Java 8 and Java 9
• Set up your Java programming environment in the most efficient way
• Get to know the basic syntax of Java
• Understand object-oriented programming and the benefits that it can bring
• Familiarize yourself with the workings of some of Java's core classes
• Design and develop a basic GUI
• Use industry-standard XML for passing data between applications

Over 1,000,000 people have learned digital coding and design from Mark Lassoff. Mark and his company, Framework Television, have taught people web and mobile development online, in the corporate classroom and in secondary schools across the country. Framework Television produces a post-cable television network that focuses on digital skills such as web and mobile development. The company also produces online video courses on technology for those who want a more formalized learning experience. Prior to founding Framework, Mark started several companies in the Austin, Texas area and continues to promote entrepreneurship and computer science. He is an in-demand speaker and has traveled the world to teach programming techniques and technologies. Mark has authored eight courses on programming. He was named to the 40 under 40 in both Austin, Texas and Hartford, CT. In 2017, Mark was awarded the prestigious eLearning Guildmaster Award. Mark, and Framework Television, are based in Fairfield, Connecticut.