Beginning Programming with Java for Dummies - 6th Edition by Barry Burd (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Become a Java wizard with this popular programming guide

Consider Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies your indispensable guide to learning how to program in one of the most popular programming languages--Java! Java is an invaluable language to master, as it's widely used for application development, including Android, desktop, and server-side applications.

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies is written specifically for newbies to programming. The book starts with an overview of computer programming and builds from there; it explains the software you need, walks you through writing your own programs, and introduces you to a few of the more-complex aspects of programming in Java. It also includes step-by-step examples you can try on your own (and email the author if you need help). As you work through the book, you'll get smart about these Java features:

• Object-oriented programming (OOP), a Java mainstay
• IntelliJ IDEA, an integrated development environment (IDE), that gives you one place to do all your programming, including debugging code
• Loops, branches, and collections
• Variables and operators
• Expressions, statements, and blocks

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies translates all this foreign programming and computer syntax into plain English, along with plenty of helpful examples and tips. Learning a new language--and coding is definitely its own language--should be a fun endeavor. With this book as your handy interpreter, you'll be on your way to fluency, speaking the language of coders everywhere!

From the Back Cover

Create your own programs and apps in Java^(R)!

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies gives you a step-by-step guide for learning how to code in Java, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. This friendly and straightforward guide starts you off with beginner activities, such as setting up your computer and walking through the development environment, but it doesn't stop there. It continues exploring activities like creating your first program, debugging and compiling, and more. You'll no longer be a Java beginner with this book!

Inside...

• Learn the elements of a Java program
• Type and run your own code
• Program using IntelliJ^(R) IDEA
• Explore variables, values, and types
• Write code to make decisions and run loops
• Use methods to write good code
• Create programs with objects and classes

About the Author

Barry Burd, PhD holds an MS in Computer Science from Rutgers University and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. Barry is the author of numerous For Dummies books, including Java For Dummies and Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies.