Modern Programming Made Easy: Using Java, Scala, Groovy, and JavaScript

Get up and running fast with the basics of programming using Java as an example language. This short book gets you thinking like a programmer in an easy and entertaining way. Modern Programming Made Easy teaches you basic coding principles, including working with lists, sets, arrays, and maps; coding in the object-oriented style; and writing a web application.

This book is language agnostic, but will mainly cover Java, with some references to Groovy, Scala, and JavaScript to give you a broad range of examples to consider. You will get a taste of what modern programming has to offer and set yourself up for further study and growth in your chosen language.

What You’ll Learn

• Code using the functional programming style
• Build and test your code
• Read and write from files
• Design user interfaces
• Deploy your app in the cloud

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who wants to learn how to code. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, looking for a career change, or just a hobbyist, this book is made for you.

Table of Contents

Part I: Starting Out
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Software to Install
Chapter 3: The Basics

Part II: Glorified Calculator
Chapter 4: Math
Chapter 5: Arrays, Lists, Sets, and Maps
Chapter 6: Conditionals and Loops
Chapter 7: Methods

Part III: Polymorphic Spree
Chapter 8: Inheritance
Chapter 9: Design Patterns
Chapter 10: Functional Programming
Chapter 11: Refactoring
Chapter 12: Utilities

Part IV: Real Life
Chapter 13: Building
Chapter 14: Testing
Chapter 15: Input/Output
Chapter 16: Version Control
Chapter 17: The Interweb
Chapter 18: Swinging Graphics
Chapter 19: Creating a Magical User Experience
Chapter 20: Databases
Chapter 21: Conclusion