Introduction
Hi there! Thank you for downloading this eBook. By doing so, you have made a big step in investing in your skills as a computer programmer! This eBook presents useful information on Java language suited for beginners. I am Felix and I also started as an amateur software programmer who has experienced the challenges in understanding basic Java terminologies and programming conventions. This eBook will then serve as an introduction to understanding the Java language and gear you towards your goal of becoming a professional computer programmer. I will be teaching you how to install the required Java tools and create simple programs in a step-by-step way.
At first glance, Java may come across as a language that will be hard to comprehend.
After we get started, you will begin to familiarize yourself with the Java language environment and will quickly discover that it can be quite simple to learn after all! Regardless of your experience with programming languages, this guide will lead you in a way that is easy to follow and learn. As you expand your knowledge, the more you will appreciate the perks of being a Java programmer.
Java has always been considered as one of the top, in-demand programming languages in the world. If you decide to focus on studying the Java environment, then you are looking at a fast growing career. Such technology has been integrated and adopted widely in flourishing the World Wide Web, developing mobile apps, building websites and more. With its simplicity, readability and flexibility, Java has been one of the sought after programming skills in the recruitment market of Information Technology. Currently, a Java developer/programmer in the specific countries.
This eBook will definitely serve as your jumpstart if you decide to push a career in Java programming. I will provide you a discussion on the characteristics of the said software environment, the different components, terminologies, basic programming styles and sample programs, among others. You will find that Java programming is quite amusing, since it uses the normal English language in coding. So, let us get started!
Table of Contents
Chapter One: The History of Java
- The Birth of Computers
- Evolution of Computer Programming Languages
- Emergence of Java Technology
Chapter Two: The Java Environment - Uses of Java Language
- The Initial Java Setup
- Testing the Software Installed
- Required Java Tools
Chapter Three: The Basics of Java Code - Characteristics of Object-Oriented Programming
- First Simple Java Program
- Parts of the Java Program
Chapter Four: User Input - Scanner Class
- nextLine Method
- println Method
Chapter Five: Variable Declaration - The Basic Variable Types
- Declaring Variable Types
Chapter Six: Operators - Arithmetic Operators
- Increment / Decrement Operators
- Logical Operators
- Bit-Wise Operators
Chapter Seven: Flow Control - If-Then-Else
- Loops
Chapter Eight: Access Modifiers - Default
- Private
- Public
- Protected
Chapter Nine: Classes and Objects - Class
- Instance
- Local
- Relationships
Chapter Ten: Constructors - This
- Super
Exercises + Free Bonus! - Recap
- Practice Exercises
- Practice Exercises Answers
- Free Video series
Happy learning!
