Java for Dummies by Barry Burd

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Learn to write practical, reusable code with the straightforward tutorials and tips in the newest edition of this For Dummies bestseller Do you speak Java? No, we're not talking about your morning cup 'o joe. We mean the world's most popular programming language that runs on almost any computer! If you're looking to get started--or up your game--with Java, then Java For Dummies is the guide you need. In this book, you'll: Take control of your program flow Program with classes, objects, and show more methods Use Java's functional programming features Explore Java 17, the latest long-term support release This up-to-date handbook covers the latest developments in Java, including the new 'switch' statement syntax. So, if you're ready to dive into one of the most practical (and coolest!) programming languages around, it's time you picked up Java For Dummies. show less

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carterchristian1 1,124 reviews

I am not going to learn Java, or at least not right now, but I did appreciate several things about this book. There is a nice explanation of how Java relates to C and Fortran. The cartoons are really terrific, as usual for the "dummies" books...
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"I'm sure there wil be a good job market when I graduate, I created a virus that will go off that year."

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My very first programming book.

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Barry Burd

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Dr. Barry Burd holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. Barry is also the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, Java for Android For Dummies, and Flutter For Dummies.