Ivor Hortons Beginning Java

The most thorough and accessible introduction to the Java language
Whether you want to learn Java to write customized applets to embed in your web pages or large–scale applications, this is the book for you. Ivor Horton′s comprehensive and easy–to–use tutorial guide provides you with the essential know–how for developing programs using the latest Java Development Kit 7 (JDK 7). It integrates step–by–step examples with clear explanations of key concepts to clearly show you the ins and outs of Java development. As you progress through the chapters, you′ll gain invaluable programming experience that will enable you to begin writing fully featured, real–world Java programs.
Ivor Horton′s Beginning Java:
Covers the main terms and concepts that are essential to programming in Java
Explains what the language elements do and how you can effectively apply them in practice
Provides an extensive introduction to the key packages in the Java class library illustrated with full working examples
Walks you through building a robust application to give you a better understanding of how to apply Java in practical projects
Explores the XML and XSLT capability that comes with the JDK
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
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Spis treści:
WELCOME xxix
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING JAVA 1
CHAPTER 2: PROGRAMS, DATA, VARIABLES, AND CALCULATION 27
CHAPTER 3: LOOPS AND LOGIC 71
CHAPTER 4: ARRAYS AND STRINGS 113
CHAPTER 5: DEFINING CLASSES 165
CHAPTER 6: EXTENDING CLASSES AND INHERITANCE 221
CHAPTER 7: EXCEPTIONS 279
CHAPTER 8: UNDERSTANDING STREAMS 309
CHAPTER 9: ACCESSING FILES AND DIRECTORIES 335
CHAPTER 10: WRITING FILES 365
CHAPTER 11: READING FILES 415
CHAPTER 12: SERIALIZING OBJECTS 451
CHAPTER 13: GENERIC CLASS TYPES 469
CHAPTER 14: THE COLLECTIONS FRAMEWORK 517
CHAPTER 15: A COLLECTION OF USEFUL CLASSES 565
CHAPTER 16: THREADS 619
CHAPTER 17: CREATING WINDOWS 661
CHAPTER 18: HANDLING EVENTS 733
CHAPTER 19: DRAWING IN A WINDOW 787
CHAPTER 20: EXTENDING THE GUI 845
CHAPTER 21: FILING AND PRINTING DOCUMENTS 913
CHAPTER 22: JAVA AND XML 969
CHAPTER 23: CREATING AND MODIFYING XML DOCUMENTS 1031
APPENDIX A: KEYWORDS 1077
APPENDIX B: COMPUTER ARITHMETIC 1079
INDEX 1085

Nota biograficzna:
Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C, and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for the tutorial style of his books, which provide step–by–step guidance easily understood even by first–time programmers. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice.

Okładka tylna:
The most thorough and accessible introduction to the Java language
Whether you want to learn Java to write customized applets to embed in your web pages or large–scale applications, this is the book for you. Ivor Horton′s comprehensive and easy–to–use tutorial guide provides you with the essential know–how for developing programs using the latest Java Development Kit 7 (JDK 7). It integrates step–by–step examples with clear explanations of key concepts to clearly show you the ins and outs of Java development. As you progress through the chapters, you′ll gain invaluable programming experience that will enable you to begin writing fully featured, real–world Java programs.
Ivor Horton′s Beginning Java:
Covers the main terms and concepts that are essential to programming in Java
Explains what the language elements do and how you can effectively apply them in practice
Provides an extensive introduction to the key packages in the Java class library illustrated with full working examples
Walks you through building a robust application to give you a better understanding of how to apply Java in practical projects
Explores the XML and XSLT capability that comes with the JDK
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
wrox.com
Programmer Forums
Join our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.
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