JAVA Practical Tutorial: 3rd Edition

Author: Herbert Schildt (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is written by the renowned programmer and best-selling author Herbert Schildt, providing a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Java programming, using the new J2SE 5 version. It employs a step-by-step guide to help readers quickly master Java programming techniques. Readers will first learn why Java is the preferred programming language for the Internet, its object-oriented programming features, and the general structure of Java programs. Next, they will study the basics of Java programming, including data types, operators, control statements, classes, objects, and methods. Then, they will explore advanced topics such as inheritance, exception handling, I/O systems, multithreading, and applets. The book also specifically introduces new features of J2SE 5, such as generics, autoboxing, enums, and static imports. Highly praised abroad, this is an excellent self-study and training textbook for learning Java programming. The book adopts a tutorial-style organization, with each chapter building on the foundations laid in previous ones. It consists of 14 chapters (modules), each discussing a specific topic related to Java. The book’s unique strength lies in its inclusion of many reader-friendly features. Key Skills Each chapter includes key skills, marked as sections throughout the chapters. Thinking and Exercises Each chapter provides thinking and exercises to test the knowledge learned. Answers are provided in the appendix. Learning Checks After each section, there is a "Learning Check," with answers provided in footnotes. Expert Q&A Each chapter includes "Expert Q&A" in a question-and-answer format to introduce supplementary knowledge and key points. Practice Each chapter contains 1–2 practical projects to help readers apply the knowledge they’ve learned to real-world scenarios.