Java for Dummies

By Barry Burd

Book Overview

Learn to write practical, reusable code with the straight forward tutorials and tips in the newest edition of this For Dummies bestseller

Do you speak Java? No, we're not talking about your morning cup 'o joe. We mean the world's most popular programming language that runs on almost any computer!

If you're looking to get started--or up your game--with Java, then Java For Dummies is the guide you need.In this book, you'll:

Take control of your program flow Program with classes, objects, and methods Use Java's functional programming features Explore Java 17, the latest long-term support release

This up-to-date handbook covers the latest developments in Java, including the new 'switch' statement syntax. So, if you're ready to dive into one of the most practical (and coolest!) programming languages around, it's time you picked upJava For Dummies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119861640
• ISBN13: 9781119861645
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Java for Dummies 4 ed.

The book is very organized and easy to follow. The author Dr. Burd answers your email too. I get a damaged CD-Rom and ask for help; Dr Burd email me the codes and bonus chapters within one day.

I'm definitely not a programmer

I enjoy using computers and I am adept at understanding business systems and their applications. I was never good at the programming aspects. This book helped me pass a required Java class. It offered explanations above and beyond those provided by my online classes and text. If you have to pass a java class or just want to learn Java, I think this book would be a good choice.

Good starting book

I recommend Barry Burd's book. It is a good starting book with humor and illustrations. The material is clearly explained and not overwhelming. Perhaps more important is the author himself who will answer email questions. The programs can be typed into notebook and compiled and run using the Windows run feature or with an IDE provided on download. Ralph Fullwood

Great Introduction for Newbies

I needed a book that would explain the important concepts of java, but also introduce them to me from scratch. This book did exactly that. The writing is great, and easily understood, even if java itself seems to give me headaches! There are examples of pretty much everything that is explained, and whenever I had a moment where I looked at a code and said "what is that?" it would be explained a few pages later. All around good book. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because there were no exercises for the beginner. This is a major oversight since reading about something and understanding it is so different from actually doing it. I had to go to another book for exercises and found they didn't always line up with what I was learning. The explanations themselves, however, were great.

A great introduction

I am a mature University student studying Web Development and Programming.I needed a gentle introduction to Java, and this book has provided just that.It takes the reader by the hand and introduces all of the basic concepts in an informative and uncomplicated manner (not an easy task). The author is also very accesible.I had a problem with some code and he responded to my email within hours.(He pointed me to a posting on his Weblog which did just the trick). I approached Java with some trepidation but thanks to Mr Burd I am now feeling very confident about tackling the more complicated issues. I am also more than holding my own at University.I can`t thank the author enough. An introduction to Java that I would highly recommend to anyone.