Java For Dummies

Barry Burd, PhD, is a professor of mathematics and computer science at Drew University. He frequently contributes to various online technology resources, including JavaBoutique.com, and is the author of Ruby On Rails For Dummies and the previous edition of this book.

Introduction Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: All about Java Chapter 2: All about Software Chapter 3: Using the Basic Building Blocks Part II: Writing Your Own Java Programs Chapter 4: Making the Most of Variables and Their Values Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements Chapter 6: Controlling Program Flow with Loops Part III: Working with the Big Picture: Object-Oriented Programming Chapter 7: Thinking in Terms of Classes and Objects Chapter 8: Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code Chapter 9: Constructing New Objects Part IV: Savvy Java Techniques Chapter 10: Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong Chapter 11: Using Arrays and Collections to Juggle Values Chapter 12: Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns Chapter 13: Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program Chapter 14: Responding to Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks Chapter 15: Writing Java Applets Chapter 16: Using Java Database Connectivity Part V: The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Avoid Mistakes Chapter 18: Ten Websites for Java Index