Introduction to Programming : Learn to Program in Java with Data Structures, Algorithms, and Logic

Get a solid understanding of Java fundamentals to master programming through a series of practical steps About This Book Enjoy your first step into the world of programming Understand what a language is and use its features to build applications Learn about a wide variety of programming applications Who This Book Is For Introduction to Programming is for anybody who wants to learn programming. All you'll need is a computer, internet connection, and a cup of coffee. What You Will Learn Understand what Java is Install Java and learn how to run it Write and execute a Java program Write and execute the test for your program Install components and confgure your development environment Learn and use Java language fundamentals Learn object-oriented design principles Master the frequently used Java constructs In Detail Have you ever thought about making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you want to learn to program, but just don't know where to start? Instead of guiding you in the right direction, have other learning resources got you confused with over-explanations? Don't worry. Look no further. Introduction to Programming is here to help. Written by an industry expert who understands the challenges faced by those from a non-programming background, this book takes a gentle, hand-holding approach to introducing you to the world of programming. Beginning with an introduction to what programming is, you'll go on to learn about languages, their syntax, and development environments. With plenty of examples for you to code alongside reading, the book's practical approach will help you to grasp everything it has to offer. More importantly, you'll understand several aspects of application development. As a result, you'll have your very own application running by the end of the book. To help you comprehensively understand Java programming, there are exercises at the end of each chapter to keep things interesting and encourage you to add your own personal touch to the code and, ultimately, your application. Style and approach This step-by-step guide will familiarize you with programming using some practical examples. Get a solid understanding of Java fundamentals to master programming through a series of practical steps Key Features Enjoy your first step into the world of programming Understand what a language is and use its features to build applications Learn about a wide variety of programming applicationsBook DescriptionHave you ever thought about making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you want to learn to program, but just don't know where to start? Instead of guiding you in the right direction, have other learning resources got you confused with over-explanations? Don't worry. Look no further. Introduction to Programming is here to help. Written by an industry expert who understands the challenges faced by those from a non-programming background, this book takes a gentle, hand-holding approach to introducing you to the world of programming. Beginning with an introduction to what programming is, you'll go on to learn about languages, their syntax, and development environments. With plenty of examples for you to code alongside reading, the book's practical approach will help you to grasp everything it has to offer. More importantly, you'll understand several aspects of application development. As a result, you'll have your very own application running by the end of the book. To help you comprehensively understand Java programming, there are exercises at the end of each chapter to keep things interesting and encourage you to add your own personal touch to the code and, ultimately, your application. What you will learnUnderstand what Java isInstall Java and learn how to run itWrite and execute a Java programWrite and execute the test for your programInstall components and confgure your development environmentLearn and use Java language fundamentalsLearn object-oriented design principlesMaster the frequently used Java constructsWho this book is forIntroduction to Programming is for anybody who wants to learn programming. All youll need is a computer, internet connection, and a cup of coffee. Table of ContentsJava Virtual Machine (JVM) on Your ComputerJava Language BasicsYour Development Environment SetupYour First Java ProjectJava Language Elements and TypesInterfaces, Classes, and Object ConstructionPackages and Accessibility (Visibility)Object-Oriented Design (OOD) PrinciplesOperators, Expressions, and StatementsControl Flow StatementsJVM Processes and Garbage CollectionJava Standard and External LibrariesJava CollectionsManaging Collections and ArraysManaging Objects, Strings, Time, and Random NumbersDatabase ProgrammingLambda Expressions and Functional ProgrammingStreams and PipelinesReactive Systems BGet a solid understanding of Java fundamentals to master programming through a series of practical steps/bh2About This Book/h2ulliEnjoy your first step into the world of programming/liliUnderstand what a language is and use its features to build applications/liliLearn about a wide variety of programming applications/li/ulh2Who This Book Is For/h2Introduction to Programming is for anybody who wants to learn programming. All you'll need is a computer, internet connection, and a cup of coffee.h2What You Will Learn/h2ulliUnderstand what Java is/liliInstall Java and learn how to run it/liliWrite and execute a Java program/liliWrite and execute the test for your program/liliInstall components and confgure your development environment/liliLearn and use Java language fundamentals/liliLearn object-oriented design principles/liliMaster the frequently used Java constructs/li/ulh2In Detail/h2Have you ever thought about making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you want to learn to program, but just don't know where to start? Instead of guiding you in the right direction, have other learning resources got you confused with over-explanations?Don't worry. Look no further. Introduction to Programming is here to help.Written by an industry expert who understands the challenges faced by those from a non-programming background, this book takes a gentle, hand-holding approach to introducing you to the world of programming. Beginning with an introduction to what programming is, you'll go on to learn about languages, their syntax, and development environments. With plenty of examples for you to code alongside reading, the book's practical approach will help you to grasp everything it has to offer. More importantly, you'll understand several aspects of application development. As a result, you'll have your very own application running by the end of the book. To help you comprehensively understand Java programming, there are exercises at the end of each chapter to keep things interesting and encourage you to add your own personal touch to the code and, ultimately, your application.h2Style and approach/h2This step-by-step guide will familiarize you with programming using some practical examples Get a solid understanding of Java fundamentals to master programming through a series of practical steps Key Features Enjoy your first step into the world of programming Understand what a language is and use its features to build applications Learn about a wide variety of programming applications Book Description Have you ever thought about making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you want to learn to program, but just don't know where to start? Instead of guiding you in the right direction, have other learning resources got you confused with over-explanations? Don't worry. Look no further. Introduction to Programming is here to help. Written by an industry expert who understands the challenges faced by those from a non-programming background, this book takes a gentle, hand-holding approach to introducing you to the world of programming. Beginning with an introduction to what programming is, you'll go on to learn about languages, their syntax, and development environments. With plenty of examples for you to code alongside reading, the book's practical approach will help you to grasp everything it has to offer. More importantly, you'll understand several aspects of application development. As a result, you'll have your very own application running by the end of the book. To help you comprehensively understand Java programming, there are exercises at the end of each chapter to keep things interesting and encourage you to add your own personal touch to the code and, ultimately, your application. What you will learn Understand what Java is Install Java and learn how to run it Write and execute a Java program Write and execute the test for your program Install components and confgure your development environment Learn and use Java language fundamentals Learn object-oriented design principles Master the frequently used Java constructs Who this book is for Introduction to Programming is for anybody who wants to learn programming. All you’ll need is a computer, internet connection, and a cup of coffee. Get a solid understanding of Java fundamentals to master programming through a series of practical steps About This Book Enjoy your first step into the world of programming Understand what a language is and use its features to build applications Learn about a wide variety of programming applications Who This Book Is For Introduction to Programming is for anybody who wants to learn programming. All you'll need is a computer, internet connection, and a cup of coffee. What You Will Learn Understand what Java is Install Java and learn how to run it Write and execute a Java program Write and execute the test for your program Install components and confgure your development environment Learn and use Java language fundamentals Learn object-oriented design principles Master the frequently used Java constructs In Detail Have you ever thought about making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you... COM051280 - COMPUTERS / Programming Languages / Java,COM051440 - COMPUTERS / Software Development and Engineering / Tools,COM051000 - COMPUTERS / Programming / General Have you ever thought about learning how to make your computer do what you want it to do? Do you want to learn to program but just don't know where to start? Have all other learning resources got you confused with over explanations, rather than walking you in the right direction? Don't worry, you have to look no further. Written by not just an ..