Sams Teach Yourself Java 6 in 21 Days

The goal of this title is for readers to learn Java entirely by coding Java, picking up the high-level abstractions that inform the language only when there is a practical purpose for doing so.

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Learn Java the way you intend to use it — with code. Shortcut to Java: A Code-First Approach for the Savvy Programmer is a Java primer that puts the code first, reference materials second. This approach will give you a truly hands-on, immersive experience in learning Java programming. Well-chosen examples and projects increase in complexity as you work your way through the book, giving you a solid basis for learning Java so that you can easily apply it in your every day life. Each chapter will:



Introduce a useful, interesting class complete with screen shots or output example.
Show the program's source code, annotated with descriptions.
Describe in detail what the code is doing.

This no-full, no-nonsense tutorial is the something extra that you may need to feel confident in your Java programming skills. It may also be the perfect complement to your other learning materials. Either way, Shortcut to Java: A Code-First Approach for the Savvy Programmer is a practical and easy way to learn Java programming.