Java in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself (Covering Java 8)

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours, Seventh EditionCovers Java 8 and Android DevelopmentIn just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn the fundamentals of Java programming.In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping readers learn Java's core features and techniques from the ground up.Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. Full-color figures and clear instructions visually show you how to program with Java.Popular author Rogers Cadenhead helps you master the skills and technology you need to create desktop and web programs, web services, and even an Android app in Java.Learn how to Set up your Java programming environment Write your first working program in just minutes Control program decisions and behavior Store and work with information Build straightforward user interfaces Create interactive web programs Use threading to build more responsive programs Read and write files and XML data Master best practices for object-oriented programming Create flexible, interoperable web services with JAX-WS Use Java to create an Android app Expand your skills with closures, the powerful new capability introduced in Java 8Contents at a GlancePART I: Getting Started1 Becoming a Programmer2 Writing Your First Program3 Vacationing in Java4 Understanding How Java Programs WorkPART II: Learning the Basics of Programming5 Storing and Changing Information in a Program6 Using Strings to Communicate7 Using Conditional Tests to Make Decisions8 Repeating an Action with LoopsPART III: Working with Information in New Ways9 Storing Information with Arrays10 Creating Your First Object11 Describing What Your Object Is Like12 Making the Most of Existing ObjectsPART IV: Programming a Graphical User Interface13 Building a Simple User Interface14 Laying Out a User Interface15 Responding to User Input16 Building a Complex User InterfacePART V: Moving into Advanced Topics17 Storing Objects in Data Structures18 Handling Errors in a Program19 Creating a Threaded Program20 Using Inner Classes and Closures21 Reading and Writing Files22 Creating Web Services with JAX-WS23 Creating Java2D Graphics24 Writing Android AppsAppendixesA Using the NetBeans Integrated Development EnvironmentB Where to Go from Here: Java ResourcesC This Books WebsiteD Setting Up an Android Development Environment