CITATION

Schildt, Herbert. Java, A Beginner's Guide, 5th Edition. US: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2011.

Java, A Beginner's Guide, 5th Edition

Published:  August 2011

eISBN: 9780071606332 0071606335 | ISBN: 9780071606325

Book description:

Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Learn the fundamentals of Java programming in no time from bestselling programming author Herb Schildt. Fully updated to cover Java Platform, Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition starts with the basics, such as how to compile and run a Java program, and then discusses the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. You'll also find coverage of some of Java's most advanced features, including multithreaded programming and generics. An introduction to Swing concludes the book. Get started programming in Java right away with help from this fast-paced tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

  • Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter

  • Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips

  • Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills

  • Self Tests--End-of-chapter questions that test your understanding

  • Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Herb Schildt is the world’s leading programming author, whose books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.

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