Java Programming for Beginners by Mark Lassoff

Key FeaturesLearn the basics of Java programming in a step-by-step mannerSimple, yet thorough steps that beginners can followTeaches you transferable skills, such as flow control and object-oriented programmingBook DescriptionJava 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. Youll 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, youll 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 youre 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 learnLearn the core Java language for both Java 8 and Java 9Set up your Java programming environment in the most efficient wayGet to know the basic syntax of JavaUnderstand object-oriented programming and the benefits that it can bringFamiliarize yourself with the workings of some of Javas core classesDesign and develop a basic GUIUse industry-standard XML for passing data between applicationsAbout the AuthorMark Lassoff, according to his parents frequent claim, was born to be a programmer. In the mid-eighties, when the neighborhood kids were outside playing kickball and throwing snowballs, Mark was hard at work on his Commodore 64, writing games in the BASIC programming language. Computers and programming continued to be his strong interest in college, where Mark majored in communications and computer science. After completing his college career, Mark worked in the software and web development departments at several large corporations. In 2001, on a whim, while his contemporaries were conquering the dot com world, Mark accepted a position training programmers in a technical training center in Austin, Texas. It was there that Mark fell in love with teaching programming, which has been his passion ever since. Today Mark is a top technical trainer, traveling the country providing training for software and web developers. Marks training clients include the Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, Discover Card Services, and Kaiser Permanente. He has consulted for companies such as Dell, Target, and Lockheed Martin, and government agencies including the US House of Representatives. In addition to traditional classroom training and consulting, Mark releases video tutorial training for aspiring programmers on his websites. He lives in coastal Connecticut near the Connecticut River, where he is in the process of redecorating his house.Table of ContentsGETTING STARTED WITH JAVAUNDERSTANDING TYPED VARIABLESBRANCHINGDATA STRUCTURESFUNCTIONSMODELING WITH OBJECT-ORIENTED JAVAMORE OBJECT-ORIENTED JAVAUSEFUL JAVA CLASSESFILE INPUT AND OUTPUTBASIC GUI DEVELOPMENTXML