Java Programming for Beginners

Java is an object-oriented programming language, and is one of the most widely accepted languages because of its design and programming features, particularly in its promise that you can write a program once and run it anywhere.

Java Programming for Beginners is an excellent introduction to the world of Java programming, taking you through the basics of Java syntax and the complexities of object-oriented programming. You’ll gain a full understanding of Java SE programming and will be able to write Java programs with graphical user interfaces that run on PC, Mac, or Linux machines. This book is full of informative and entertaining content, challenging exercises, and dozens of code examples you can run and learn from.

By reading this book, you’ll move from understanding the data types in Java, through loops and conditionals, and on to functions, classes, and file handling. The book finishes with a look at GUI development and training on how to work with XML. The book takes an efficient route through the Java landscape, covering all of the core topics that a Java developer needs. Whether you’re an absolute beginner to programming, or a seasoned programmer approaching an object-oriented language for the first time, Java Programming for Beginners delivers the focused training you need to become a Java developer.

What You Will Learn

• Learn the core Java language for both Java 8 and Java 9
• Set up your Java programming environment in the most efficient way
• Get to know the basic syntax of Java
• Understand object-oriented programming and the benefits that it can bring
• Familiarize yourself with the workings of some of Java’s core classes
• Design and develop a basic GUI
• Use industry-standard XML for passing data between applications

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started With Java
Chapter 2. Understanding Typed Variables
Chapter 3. Branching
Chapter 4. Data Structures
Chapter 5. Functions
Chapter 6. Modeling With Object-Oriented Java
Chapter 7. More Object-Oriented Java
Chapter 8. Useful Java Classes
Chapter 9. File Input And Output
Chapter 10. Basic Gui Development
Chapter 11. XML