Java Programming Basics

Author: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is suitable for readers interested in both fundamental and advanced Java programming skills, as well as those preparing for the SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) exam. Specifically, it is targeted at students of the Cisco Networking Academy, which offers courses globally. In the classroom, this book can serve as a supplement to online courses. Another group of readers includes current Java programmers in the industry and those striving to become qualified Java programmers. The book is versatile and can be used as a reference or an introductory guide to Java programming. Written by Cisco Systems experts, it is designed to support and enhance the online courses of the Cisco Networking Academy, providing students with a solid foundation for the SCJP exam. The book consists of 15 chapters, covering topics such as programming language and object-oriented programming fundamentals, Java language elements, objects, classes, arrays, inheritance, GUI, applets, exceptions, collections, and threads. Each chapter concludes with a summary, key terms, and a self-check to help students reinforce the knowledge learned. The appendix provides a glossary, answers to self-checks, explanations of course content, a table of operator precedence, and the ASCII character set. The accompanying CD-ROM includes E-Lab Activities for each chapter, a BlueJ tutorial, documentation for Java 1.4 SDK example code in the book, a Chinese glossary, and the appendix of the book. This book is a supplementary textbook for Cisco Networking Academy students studying Java programming fundamentals and is also highly suitable for beginners of the Java language and those preparing for the SCJP exam.