Java For Dummies

Learn Java(R) code the easy way

Java is a popular programming language because it's both secure and powerful. Join the growing community of Java enthusiasts with Java For Dummies. Even if you have no experience, this book will teach you how software is built and get you coding. Learn about object-oriented programming, functional programming, and all the techniques you'll need to make your programs go--and troubleshoot when they don't. By the end, you'll be able to start coding with the best of them.

Inside... - Grasping software development basics
- Working with objects
- Reusing existing code
- Using arrays and collections
- Troubleshooting problem code
- Using code to access data on your hard drive
- Tackling GUIs with Java's help
- Starting a new software career