Java for dummies

Getting started with Java. All about Java

All about software

Using the basic building blocks

Writing your own Java programs. Making the most of variables and their values

Controlling program flow with decision-making statements

Controlling program flow with loops

Working with the big picture : object-oriented programming. The inside scOOP

Saving time and money: reusing existing code

Constructing new objects

Smart Java techniques. Putting variables and methods where they belong

Using arrays to juggle values

Using collections and streams (when arrays aren't good enough)

Looking good when things take unexpected turns

Sharing names among the parts of a Java program

Fancy reference types

Java's juggling act

Using Java database connectivity

The part of tens. Ten packs of Java websites

Ten bits of advice for new software developers.

Getting started with Java. All about Java ; All about software ; Using the basic building blocks

Writing your own Java programs. Making the most of variables and their values ; Controlling program flow with decision-making statements ; Controlling program flow with loops

Working with the big picture : object-oriented programming. Thinking in terms of classes and objects ; Saving time and money: reusing existing code ; Constructing new objects

Smart Java techniques. Putting variables and methods where they belong ; Using arrays to juggle values ; Using collections and streams (when arrays aren't good enough) ; Looking good when things take unexpected turns ; Sharing names among the parts of a Java program ; Fancy reference types ; Responding to keystrokes and mouse clicks ; Using Java database connectivity

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