Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Let master programmer and bestselling author Herbert Schildt teach you the fundamentals of Java programming. Updated for the newest version of Java (Java SE 6), this step-by-step guide will have you programming in Java right from the start. Herb begins by explaining why Java is the preeminent programming language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Then it's on to data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Next, you'll learn about inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, and multithreading. More advanced topics such as generics, interfaces, applets, and enumerations are also covered. The book ends with an introduction to Swing, Java's powerful GUI toolkit. Start programming in Java today with help from this fast-paced, hands-on tutorial.

Chapter 1. Java Fundamentals

Chapter 2. Introducing Data Types and Operators

Chapter 3. Program Control Statements

Chapter 4. Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods

Chapter 5. More Data Types and Operators

Chapter 6. A Closer Look at Methods and Classes

Chapter 7. Inheritance

Chapter 8. Packages and Interfaces

Chapter 9. Exception Handling

Chapter 10. Using I/O

Chapter 11. Multithreaded Programming

Chapter 12. Enumerations, Autoboxing, and Static Import

Chapter 13. Generics

Chapter 14. Applets, Events, and Miscellaneous Topics

Chapter 15: Introducing Swing

APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO MASTERY CHECKS

APPENDIX B: USING JAVA'S DOCUMENTATION COMMENTS

INDEX

Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Let master programmer and bestselling author Herbert Schildt teach you the fundamentals of Java programming. Updated for the newest version of Java (Java SE 6), this step-by-step guide will have you programming in Java right from the start. Herb begins by explaining why Java is the preeminent programming language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Then it's on to data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Next, you'll learn about inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, and multithreading. More advanced topics such as generics, interfaces, applets, and enumerations are also covered. The book ends with an introduction to Swing, Java's powerful GUI toolkit. Start programming in Java today with help from this fast-paced, hands-on tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

Modules--Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning

Critical Skills--Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module

Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions

Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips

Progress Checks--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress

Projects--Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each module

Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Herbert Schildt is a leading authority on Java, C, C++, and C#. His programming books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. Herb is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Java: The Complete Reference, The Art of Java, Swing: A Beginner's Guide, and many others.

Herbert Schildt is a leading authority on Java, C, C++, and C#. His programming books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. Herb is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Java: The Complete Reference, The Art of Java, Swing: A Beginner's Guide, and many others.

Imprint: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Distributor: The McGraw-Hill Companies
Publication Date: 12-01-2006
Pages: 696
Measurements: 9.100in X 7.300in X 1.410in X 2.434lb