Java For Dummies

Java For Dummies

<p><b>The top-selling beginning Java book is now fully updated!</b></p> <p>As an unstoppably platform-independent, object-oriented programming language, Java is used for developing web and mobile applications. In this up-to-date bestselling book, veteran author Barry Burd shows you how to create basic Java objects and clearly explains when you should simply reuse existing code.</p> <ul> <li>Explores how the new version of Java offers more robust functionality and new features such as closures to keep Java competitive with more syntax-friendly languages like Python and Ruby</li> <li>Covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the new JDK 7, creating basic Java objects, and new Eclipse features</li> <li>Features a companion website that offers all code from the book and bonus chapters</li> </ul> <p><i>Java For Dummies, 6th Edition</i> gets you started with creating Java applications quickly and easily.</p>