Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours, Seventh Edition Covers Java 8 and Android Development In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn the fundamentals of Java programming. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping readers learn Java's core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. Full-color figures and clear instructions visually show you how to program with Java. 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. 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 Contents at a Glance PART I: Getting Started 1 Becoming a Programmer 2 Writing Your First Program 3 Vacationing in Java 4 Understanding How Java Programs Work PART II: Learning the Basics of Programming 5 Storing and Changing Information in a Program 6 Using Strings to Communicate 7 Using Conditional Tests to Make Decisions 8 Repeating an Action with Loops PART III: Working with Information in New Ways 9 Storing Information with Arrays 10 Creating Your First Object 11 Describing What Your Object Is Like 12 Making the Most of Existing Objects PART IV: Programming a Graphical User Interface 13 Building a Simple User Interface 14 Laying Out a User Interface 15 Responding to User Input 16 Building a Complex User Interface PART V: Moving into Advanced Topics 17 Storing Objects in Data Structures 18 Handling Errors in a Program 19 Creating a Threaded Program 20 Using Inner Classes and Closures 21 Reading and Writing Files 22 Creating Web Services with JAX-WS 23 Creating Java2D Graphics 24 Writing Android Apps Appendixes A Using the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment B Where to Go from Here: Java Resources C This Book’s Website D Setting Up an Android Development Environment

Computer programming with Java is easier than it looks. In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn to write computer programs in Java. 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, an Android app, and even Minecraft mods 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 • Use Java 9’s new HTTP client • Use Java to create an Android app • Expand your skills with closures • Create Minecraft mods with Java Contents at a Glance Part I Getting Started 1 Becoming a Programmer 2 Writing Your First Program 3 Vacationing in Java 4 Understanding How Java Programs Work Part II Learning the Basics of Programming 5 Storing and Changing Information in a Program 6 Using Strings to Communicate 7 Using Conditional Tests to Make Decisions 8 Repeating an Action with Loops Part III Working with Information in New Ways 9 Storing Information with Arrays 10 Creating Your First Object 11 Describing What Your Object is Like 12 Making the Most of Existing Objects Part IV Moving into Advanced Topics 13 Storing Objects in Data Structures 14 Handling Errors in a Program 15 Creating a Threaded Program 16 Using Inner Classes and Closures Part V Programming a Graphical User Interface 17 Building a Simple User Interface in Swing 18 Laying Out a User Interface 19 Responding to User Input Part VI Writing Internet Applications 20 Reading and Writing Files 21 Using Java 9's New HTTP Client 22 Creating Java2D Graphics 23 Creating Minecraft Mods with Java 24 Writing Android Apps Appendixes A Using the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment B Where to Go from Here Java Resources C This Book's Web Site D Fixing a Problem with the Android Studio Emulator

In just 21 days, you can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop applications on your computer, web servers, and mobile devices. With this complete tutorial you’ll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts. Completely updated for Java 11 and 12, this book teaches you about the Java language and how to use it to create applications for any computing environment. By the time you have finished the book, you’ll have well-rounded knowledge of Java and the Java class libraries. No previous programming experience required. By following the 21 carefully organized lessons in this book, anyone can learn the basics of Java programming. Learn at your own pace. You can work through each chapter sequentially to make sure you thoroughly understand all the concepts and methodologies, or you can focus on specific lessons to learn the techniques that interest you most. Test your knowledge. Each chapter ends with a Workshop section filled with questions, answers, and exercises for further study. There are even certification practice questions. Completely revised, updated, and expanded to cover the latest features of Java 11 and 12 Learn to develop Java applications using NetBeans–an excellent programming platform Easy-to-understand, practical examples clearly illustrate the fundamentals of Java programming Discover how to quickly develop programs with a graphical user interface Find out about JDBC programming with the Derby database Learn how to use Inner Classes and Lambda Expressions Learn rapid application development with Apache NetBeans Create a game using Java

Offers an updated tutorial for beginners explaining how to use Java to create desktop and Web programs, applications, and web services, including setting up the programming environment, building user interfaces, and writing Android apps. --Publisher's description.

Join the leagues of thousands of programmers and learn C++ from some of the best. The fifth edition of the best seller Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, written by Jesse Liberty, a well-known C++ and C# programming manual author and Bradley L. Jones, manager for a number of high profiler developer websites, has been updated to the new ANSI/ISO C++ Standard. This is an excellent hands-on guide for the beginning programmer. Packed with examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code, fundamentals such as managing I/O, loops, arrays and creating C++ applications are all covered in the 21 easy-to-follow lessons. You will also be given access to a website that will provide you will all the source code examples developed in the book as a practice tool. C++ is the preferred language for millions of developers-make Sams Teach Yourself the preferred way to learn it!