Write your first code in Java using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-word objects and events, making learning easy. With this book you’ll be able to pick up the concepts without fuss. __Java for Absolute Beginners__ teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start. You’ll see clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible. After reading this book, you'll come away with the basics to get started writing programs in Java. Author Iuliana Cosmina focuses on practical knowledge and getting up to speed quickly―all the bits and pieces a novice needs to get started programming in Java. First, you’ll discover how Java is executed, what type of language it is, and what it is good for. With the theory out of the way, you’ll install Java, choose an editor such as IntelliJ IDEA, and write your first simple Java program. Along the way you’ll compile and execute this program so it can run on any platform that supports Java. As part of this tutorial you’ll see how to write high-quality code by following conventions and respecting well-known programming principles, making your projects more professional and efficient. Finally, alongside the core features of Java, you’ll learn skills in some of the newest and most exciting features of the language: Generics, Lambda expressions, modular organization, local-variable type inference, and local variable syntax for Lambda expressions. __Java for Absolute Beginners__ gives you all you need to start your Java programming journey. No experience necessary. **What You'll Learn** * Use data types, operators, and the new stream API * Install and use a build tool such as Gradle * Build interactive Java applications with JavaFX * Exchange data using the new JSON APIs * Play with images using multi-resolution APIs * Use the publish-subscribe framework **Who This Book Is For** Those who are new to programming and who want to start with Java. Write your first code in Java using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-word objects and events, making learning easy. With this book you’ll be able to pick up the concepts without fuss. Java for Absolute Beginners teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start. You’ll see clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible. After reading this book, you'll come away with the basics to get started writing programs in Java. Author Iuliana Cosmina focuses on practical knowledge and getting up to speed quickly―all the bits and pieces a novice needs to get started programming in Java. First, you’ll discover how Java is executed, what type of language it is, and what it is good for. With the theory out of the way, you’ll install Java, choose an editor such as IntelliJ IDEA, and write your first simple Java program. Along the way you’ll compile and execute this program so it can run on any platform that supports Java. As part of this tutorial you’ll see how to write high-quality code by following conventions and respecting well-known programming principles, making your projects more professional and efficient. Finally, alongside the core features of Java, you’ll learn skills in some of the newest and most exciting features of the language: Generics, Lambda expressions, modular organization, local-variable type inference, and local variable syntax for Lambda expressions. Java for Absolute Beginners gives you all you need to start your Java 9+ programming journey. No experience necessary. What You'll Learn • Use data types, operators, and the new stream API • Install and use a build tool such as Gradle • Build interactive Java applications with JavaFX • Exchange data using the new JSON APIs • Play with images using multi-resolution APIs • Use the publish-subscribe framework Who This Book Is For Those who are new to programming and who want to start with Java. Front Matter ....Pages i-xx An Introduction to Java and Its History (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 1-22 Preparing Your Development Environment (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 23-47 Getting Your Feet Wet (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 49-97 Java Syntax (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 99-151 Data Types (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 153-206 Operators (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 207-242 Controlling the Flow (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 243-280 The Stream API (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 281-315 Debugging, Testing, and Documenting (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 317-408 Making Your Application Interactive (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 409-469 Working with Files (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 471-530 The Publish/Subscribe Framework (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 531-558 Garbage Collection (Iuliana Cosmina)....Pages 559-597 Back Matter ....Pages 599-612 Chapter 3: Getting Your Feet Wet; Using JShell; Java Fundamental Building Blocks; Access Modifiers; Introducing Modules; Configuring Modules; Determining the Structure: A Java Project; The HelloWorld! Project in IntelliJ IDEA; The HelloWorld! Project Compiled and Executed Manually; Putting the HelloWorld Class in a Package; Configuring the com.sandbox Module; Java Projects Using Build Tools (Mostly Gradle); Explaining and Enriching the Hello World! Class; Summary; Chapter 4: Java Syntax; Base Rules of Writing Java Code; Package Declaration; Import Section; Java "Grammar." "Write your first code in Java using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-world objects and events, making learning easy. With this book you'll be able to pick up the concepts without fuss. "Java for absolute beginners" teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start. You'll see clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible. After reading this book, you'll come away with the basics to get started writing programs in Java."-- Provided by publisher
