JAVA A BEGINNER S GUIDE

Learn the fundamentals of Java 2 programming from renowned Java genius Herb Schildt. Discover why Java is the preeminent language of the Internet, how to use objectoriented programming, and how to write programs with the general form of Java. Coverage includes advanced topics such as inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, applets, and much more. Essential SkillsMade Easy! Updated and Expanded for J2SE 5 Learn to program in Java from master programmer and bestselling author Herb Schildt. Completely revised and updated to cover Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5 (J2SEj 5), this stepbystep guide will have you programming in practically no time. You’ll start at the beginning, learning why Java is the preeminent language of the Internet, how it relates to objectoriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Next, it’s on to Java fundamentals, including data types, operators, program control statements, classes, objects, and methods. You’ll then progress to more advanced topics, such as inheritance, exception handling, the I/O system, multithreading, and applets. Of course Herb covers the powerful, new features added by J2SE 5, such as generics, autoboxing, enumerations, and static import. Get started programming in Java today with this easytofollow tutorial. Designed for Easy Learning: ModulesEach concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for selfpaced learning Critical SkillsEach module opens with the specific skills covered in the module Mastery ChecksEndofmodule reviews test knowledge using shortanswer, multiplechoice, and fillintheblank questions Ask the ExpertsQ&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips Progress ChecksQuick selfassessment sections check your progress ProjectsPractical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each module Annotated SyntaxExample code annotated with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated About the Author: Herbert Schildt is a leading authority on Java, C, C++, and C#. His programming books have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Java: The Complete Reference, J2SE 5 Edition. C++: The Complete Reference. C: The Complete Reference. and many others.