Java for dummies / by Barry Burd.

"Learning made easy"--Cover.

Getting started with Java. All about Java ; All about software ; Using the basic building blocks -- Writing your own Java programs. Making the most of variables and their values ; Controlling program flow with decision-making statements ; Controlling program flow with loops -- Working with the big picture : object-oriented programming. Thinking in terms of classes and objects ; Saving time and money: reusing existing code ; Constructing new objects -- Smart Java techniques. Putting variables and methods where they belong ; Using arrays to juggle values ; Using collections and streams (when arrays aren't good enough) ; Looking good when things take unexpected turns ; Sharing names among the parts of a Java program ; Fancy reference types ; Responding to keystrokes and mouse clicks ; Using Java database connectivity -- The part of tens. Ten ways to avoid mistakes ; Ten websites for Java.

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