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 itAnd#39;s on to data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Next, youAnd#39;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, JavaAnd#39;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--QAndamp;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

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