Java For Dummies

Jumpin' Java! The bestselling Java beginner's book is now fully updated for Java 7!

Java, the object-oriented programming language that works on almost any computer, is what powers many of those cool multimedia applications. Thousands have learned Java programming from previous editions of this book - now it's your turn! Whether you're new to programming or already know a little Visual Basic or C++, you'll be doing Java in a jiffy.

- The Java scoop - get an overview of Java, the enhancements in Java 7, and the software tools you need

- Building blocks - learn to work with Java classes and methods and add comments

- Get loopy - understand the value of variables and learn to control program flow with loops or decision-making statements

- Class it up - explore classes and objects, constructors, and subclasses, and see how to reuse your code

- A click ahead - experiment with variables and methods, use arrays and collections to juggle values, and create programs that respond to mouse clicks

Open the book and find:

- Definitions of the many terms you'll encounter

- The grammar of Java

- How to save time by reusing code

- All about if, for, switch, and while statements

- An overview of object-oriented programming

- Hints about handling exceptions

- How to write Java applets

- Ten ways to avoid mistakes

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/javafordummies5e for lots of code samples that you can use in your Java programs Learn to:

- Combine several smaller programs to create a bigger program

- Work with new libraries, closure, parallel frameworks, and other new features

- Create basic Java objects and reuse code

- Handle exceptions and eventsethods, use arrays