Java Practical Tutorial (3rd Edition)

Author: Herbert Schildt (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-07
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 latest 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 is divided into 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 with sections.
Exercises and Practice
Each chapter provides exercises and practice questions to test the knowledge acquired. 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 features "Expert Q&A" sections, presented in a question-and-answer format to supplement knowledge and highlight key points.
Practice Projects
Each chapter includes 1–2 practical projects to help readers apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios.