Java Programming Fundamentals (CYBERROOKIES SERIES)

Written in a casual, easy-to-follow style, Java Programming Fundamentals makes learning how to program fun and easy. It teaches beginners the basics of Java programming without assuming previous experience in any other language. All of the key concepts of methods, classes, variables, and arrays are covered, giving you the skills needed to create basic applets and applications. From there, you will progress to more complex programs and advanced object-oriented techniques, using relevant, hands-on examples as a guide. You'll learn how to create programs for calculating test scores, organizing lists of club or team memberships, and using color and animation in graphics and multimedia projects. In addition, you'll learn how to program and customize your own slide show using the fully functional photo applet viewer and complete source code provided in the book and on the companion CD-ROM.

Kimberly Seefeld (M.Ed., computer education) has worked as a software engineer and a K-12 computer educator. She is current an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce College, where she teaches computer programming in Java and other languages.