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https://www.wiley.com/Java+For+Dummies%2C+9th+Edition-p-9781394289240
Barry Burd
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April 12, 2022

Java For Dummies

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Learn to code with Java and open the gate to a rewarding career

Now in its 9th edition, Java For Dummies gives you the essential tools you need to understand the programming language that 17 million software developers rely on. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies every step of the learning process. You'll learn the basics of Java and jump into writing your own programs. Along the way, you'll gain the skills you need to reuse existing code, create new objects, troubleshoot when things go wrong, and build working programs from the ground up. Java For Dummies will help you become a Java developer, even if you're brand new to the world of coding.

  • Learn the basic syntax and building blocks of Java
  • Begin to write your own programs in the latest Java version
  • Test out your code and problem-solve any errors you find
  • Discover techniques for writing code faster

This is the must-have Dummies resource for beginning programmers and students who need a step-by-step guide to getting started with Java. You'll also love this book if you're a seasoned programmer adding another language to your repertoire.

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About The Author

Dr. Barry Burd is a professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University in Madison, NJ. He’s a co-leader of the Garden State Java User Group and New York JavaSIG. In 2020, he was honored to be named a Java Champion. He’s the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies and Flutter For Dummies.

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When doing anything with Java, you need to know your Java words — those programming words, phrases, and nonsense terms that have specific meaning in the Java language, and get it to do its thing.This Cheat Sheet tells you all about Java's categories of words.Java's 51 keywordsThe Java programming language has 50 keywords.
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