Get Programming with Java

Peggy Fisher
  • ISBN 9781617295140
  • 525 pages (estimated)
  • printed in black & white
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In Get Programming with Java, experienced instructor Peggy Fisher makes learning the Java programming language fast, easy, and fun! Using short, focused lessons with quick-check questions, “try this” exercises that let you practice what you’ve learned, and six capstone projects, you’ll quickly master the basics of object-oriented programming in Java!

about the technology

Easy to use and platform-independent, Java is the programming language behind millions of networked applications, with an estimated 3 billion devices currently running Java apps. Stable, robust, and ubiquitous, Java has been the trusted solution for large-scale enterprise applications since its inception more than twenty years ago. It’s also the tool of choice for Android apps, web servers, games, and embedded programs for small devices.

about the book

Get Programming with Java teaches you to write programs in the Java language, starting from the most basic building blocks. In her relatable and personable style, author Peggy Fisher begins by helping you set up a Java programming environment on your computer. Once you’re up and running, you’ll start working with the foundations of Java and object-oriented programming, including classes and objects. Always practical and clear, this carefully-designed tutorial swaps the usual heavy-handed theory for concrete examples and easy-to-follow scenarios.

And you’ll use everything you learn immediately! Quick, concise lessons and “try this” exercises give you practical, hands-on experience with inheritance, file processing, collections, design patterns, and other vital Java principles. At the end of each set of lessons you’ll complete a capstone project to lock in what you’ve learned. This fun guide with a course-like feel will have you programming in Java quickly, confidently, and proficiently.

what's inside

  • Creating classes and objects
  • Understanding the standard Java API
  • File processing
  • Six capstone projects
  • File error handling
  • Design patterns
  • Packaging apps for deployment

about the reader

This book is written for readers with a beginner-level knowledge of any programming language. No prior experience with Java or object oriented programming is required.

about the author

Peggy Fisher is a content manager and staff instructor at LinkedIn Learning Solutions, currently in charge of finding instructors for courses on core programming languages. Her lifelong passion for teaching and technology has led to her extensive experience in course creation and instruction including as a high school computer science teacher, a consultant for Microsoft, and a content manager and lecturer at Pennsylvania State University.

I wish my first Java book had read like this one!

Kelvin Johnson

Captivating read. Not only teaches Java but also the best practices used in the Java ecosystem.

Pedro Gabriel

This is a fantastic book for bridging the gap between other languages, such as Python, into Java.

Marty Henderson

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