You too can be a Java guru! From getting started to website and mobile app-building, here's the scoop
There's a lot to know about Java, the programming language that lets you create all kinds of cool websites and mobile apps. So isn't it great that all the important stuff is in this one handy guide? From what Java is and how to download it to creating interactive sites, working with databases, and writing simple game programs, here's just what you need to know!

Getting started — learn what Java does, download and install it, and work with the command-line tools and TextPad

All the basics — explore programming essentials, object-oriented programming concepts, and special programming techniques

Get in the Swing — find out how Swing lets you write programs that respond when the user clicks a button or types text

Fun with files and databases — use Java's database interface and XML features to work with stored data

Let's play — fiddle with fonts and colors, draw pictures, work with images and media, and create animations

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/javaaiofd3e for all the code listings in this book plus bonus chapters about Eclipse, JavaBeans, BigDecimals, and using menus.

Open the book and find:

Java's strengths and weaknesses

All about Java API classes

How to work with loops and methods

Tips on working with classes

What to do with strings and arrays

How Swing enables user input

A guide to creating applets

Cool game programming tips

Download File Size:57.62 MB

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