Overview
Main description
Bestselling author and programming guru Herb Schildt brings you Java 2 essentials in this newly updated introductory guide. Covering the latest I/O classes and features, this book teaches you Java 2 fundamentals through hands-on projects, end-of-module reviews, annotated code samples, and Q&A sections.
Table of contents
1: Java Fundamentals 2: Introducing Data Types and Operators 3: Program Control Statements 4: Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods 5: More Data Types and Operators 6: A Closer Look at Methods and Classes 7: Inheritance 8: Packages and Interfaces 9: Exception Handling 10: Using I/O 11: Multithreaded Programming 12: Applets, Events, and Miscellaneous Topics A: Answers to Mastery Checks B: Using Java’s Documentation Comments
Author comments
Herbert Schildt is the world's leading programming author. He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold over three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including, C++: The Complete Reference, C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more. Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.
Back cover copy
Essential Skills--Made Easy!
Learn the fundamentals of Java 2 programming from master programmer and best-selling author Herb Schildt. Fully updated to cover Java 2 version 1.4, this step-by-step guide will have you programming in no time. You'll start at the beginning, learning why Java is the preeminent language of the Internet, how it relates to object-oriented programming (OOP), and the general form of a Java program. Next, it's on to the foundations of Java programming, 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, applets, and much more. Get started programming in Java today using this self-paced, easy-to-follow 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
