Java in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

by Rogers Cadenhead

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours, Seventh EditionCovers Java 8 and Android In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn how to create Java applications with the free NetBeans development tools. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, popular author Rogers Cadenhead helps you master the skills and technology you need to create desktop and web programs, web services, and even an Android app in Java. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success. Full-color figures and clear step-by-step instructions visually show you how to program with Java. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide related information, advice, and warnings. Learn how to... -- Set up your Java programming environment-- Write your first working program in just minutes-- Control program decisions and behavior -- Store and work with information -- Build straightforward user interfaces-- Create interactive web programs-- Use threading to build more responsive programs-- Read and write files and XML data-- Master best practices for object-oriented programming-- Create flexible, interoperable web services with JAX-WS-- Use Java to create an Android app-- Expand your skills with closures, the powerful new capability introduced in Java 8

Genres: Technical, Software, Computers, Programming

490 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2014

About the author

Rogers Cadenhead is a ServiceNow developer who has created applications in insurance and customer service. He is also the author of more than a dozen books on computer programming and web publishing, including the Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days series, and the chairman of the RSS Advisory Board, the group that publishes the RSS 2.0 specification.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good book up until chapter 10, then things started to come unraveled with object oriented programming. I decided to plow ahead and re-read later. Midway through chapter 11 I gave up after others had complained of the same thing. Just opened "Head First Java" instead.

[Craig Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I strongly recommend this as a 'first read' for any beginner. The content is broken down into digestible hour long sections which cover most of the important fundamentals. Yes, some of the program examples are a little silly, but the book does impart the necessary knowledge to get you started.

[abdiel fernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative

It is a great book for beginners. The little projects that each chapter has really makes you understand the concept that it's trying to teach you. Recommended

[Ray Blick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my entry point to Java. The presentation was great and the examples were easy to follow. I think the concepts were at the right level for an entry level text. However, I did supplement my learning with online resources/docs/apps to reinforce the concepts presented in this book.

[Josh Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little advanced for someone with no background at all, but I had a foundation in programming, so it was good overall. Started to go a bit fast at the end, but good overall.