Java All-in-One for Dummies

Java remains one of the most popular languages among professional programmers. Java All-in-One For Dummies provides a great starting point for either learning the language for the first time or providing ongoing reference while you build things with Java. Fully updated for Java SE 9, this book has been a popular choice among Java learners since the first edition. At over 900 pages, it provides deep coverage of Java. Minibooks include:

* Java Basics - introduces the language and explains how to download and install Java tools
* Programming Basics - an overview of standard programming processes. Covers working with variables, numbers, expressions, statements, loops, methods, and exceptions
* Object-Oriented Programming - coverage of the unique demands of object-oriented programming. Covers classes, statics, and objects
* Strings, Arrays, and Collections - dig deeper into programming with reference on strings, arrays, and collections
* Programming Techniques - applying Java skills to tasks like programming threads, network programming, dates and times, and math functions
* Swing - jump into GUI programming with this widget toolkit
* Web Programming - create applets, servlets, and JavaServer pages with guidance from this section
* Files and Databases - handle and organize data with Java in this section
* Fun and Games - get a handle on how Java can control colors, fonts, sounds, and animation

Doug Lowe is a master at simplifying complex tech topics. His four previous editions of Java All-in-One For Dummies have helped thousands of programmers master Java skills. Doug also serves as a one-man IT department for an engineering consulting firm.