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    Learn Java: A Crash Course Guide to Learn Java in 1 Week
    Learn Java: A Crash Course Guide to Learn Java in 1 Week
    Learn Java: A Crash Course Guide to Learn Java in 1 Week
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    Learn Java: A Crash Course Guide to Learn Java in 1 Week

    By Timothy C. Needham

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    This book is the ultimate beginners' crash course to Java programming, as it will help you learn enough about the language in as little as 1 week! 

    For one, Java is arguably the most acclaimed skill and is in demand nearly everywhere. IBM, Infosys, Twitter, Netflix, Google, Spotify, Uber, Amazon, Target, Yelp, Square, and other big players are always in need of a great Java programmer. Going by PayScale.com (the website that offers information about salary), an average Java developer earns about $70,000 annually. As a pro in the field, you have the entire globe to work over, as the demand is never restricted to a particular geographical area. 

    This book is the ultimate guide specially designed to help you move from a person largely unacquainted with programming to a person who can actually teach the subject and complete good programming projects. 
    Here's the cool part: you get to learn the whole thing in ONE WEEK! It is updated to the latest versions (8 and 10) and the main topics of what the book will be about include:
    •    Variables
    •    Conditions
    •    Loops
    •    Arrays
    •    Operators
    •    User input
    •    Classes
    •    Objects 
    •    Methods
    •    Object Oriented Programming which includes:
    - Inheritance
    - Encapsulation
    - Polymorphism
    - Compositions
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWhiteFlowerPublsihing
    Release dateMar 18, 2019
    ISBN9781386286257
    Learn Java: A Crash Course Guide to Learn Java in 1 Week

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    • 5/5
      Great book for beginners. All of the basics have been addressed nicely.
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      It's good but for a beginner I think it should bring real world example of when to use them.
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      Basically a dictionary, no real projects or exercises . You can’t learn a programming language by only reading

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    Learn Java - Timothy C. Needham

    Java Programming: A Background

    Before we get into Java programming, let’s first make sure you understand what computer programming (or coding) really is.

    What Is Programming?

    By definition, programming is the process of building software, which is made up of instructions. These instructions are basically referred to as the source code. The source code is a set of written instructions that a computer understands. Throughout this book, we’ll be using this concept so you need to understand it before we begin.

    What does the source code really look like?

    Code doesn’t typically follow the rules of natural languages, such as English. Take a look at this small program to understand what I mean:

    A computer actually takes everything literally- for instance, when you ask a computer if a number is even or odd, it will always respond with a ‘yes’. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the code below:

    The code will display ‘true’, which is, technically speaking, right. The number 5 is either even or odd- even though that’s not what I really meant.

    Programming also entails Testing and debugging

    When code is written, it has to be tested because just writing it does not guarantee that it is correct. The code could crash from time to time, or display incorrect results, freeze or any other problem like that. Professional programmers usually employ different methods to test their code to try to avert such problems.

    Lastly, we have a term referred to as debugging- this is the process of investigating a problem, diagnosing it and fixing it in source code- as you will soon find out in the course of this book, this is actually a skill in itself.

    So, what is Java programming language?

    Java programming language is a computer programming language that uniquely lets you write the computer instructions using English-based commands as opposed to writing them in the usual numeric codes. It is referred to as high-level language due to the fact that human beings can read and write it easily. Just like English though, Java has some rules, which determine how these instructions are written; these rules are referred to as its syntax. Basically, when the program is written, the high-level instructions are translated into numeric codes that are understandable and executable to computers.

    So, Who Created Java?

    Java was created in the early 90s by a man known as James Gosling for a company called Sun Microsystems (which is currently owned by Oracle). The program was originally called Oak, and then Green.

    Java was originally designed to be used to program home appliances controlled by different computer processors and then later, mobile devices like cell phones. Soon enough, there came the realization that the language needed to be accessible by various computer processors. In 1994, the language was seen as ideal for use with web browsers and in no time, its connection to the internet started. In 1995, the latest version of the Netscape browser capable of running Java programs was released by Netscape Incorporated and in 1996, when Java 1.0 was released to the public, its main focus had already shifted to use on the internet, thus offering interactivity with users by providing developers a good way to create animated web pages.

    Since the 1.0 version, we have seen many updates and developments such as:

    ✓  J2SE 1.3 released in 2000

    ✓  J2SE in 2004

    ✓  Java SE 8 in 2014

    ✓  Java SE 10 in 2018

    Java has undeniably evolved over the years as a great and successful language you can use on and off the internet. Let’s touch on the benefits of using Java programming language:

    The Benefits

    Each programming language has been introduced with a purpose and has some benefits. Even though each language creates the opportunity to begin a flourishing career, Java is usually given preference. The benefits of Java in particular are indeed countless but I will mention a few briefly.

    ✓  You get rich information

    While there is no obvious competition between existing programming languages, Java is considered the best-sometimes owing to its wealth of information. Java has been existing for many years so you can expect a quick answer to nearly all queries that come to mind with regards to programming. Thus, you can solve each one of your problems easily as you hone your skills in the process.

    ✓  Ease of learning

    Sometimes beginners tend to think that the better a language is, the harder it’s probably going to be to learn it. However, that is not true- at least not with Java. There are definitely some unavoidable initial hurdles but the fact that the language uses ordinary and simple English in place of generics or multiple brackets makes the language easy to learn. When you learn how to install JDK and the installation of PATH the right way, the rest will be fun to learn and implement.

    ✓  You get a great toolset

    You will often hear that in programming, the toolset of a language has a major role to play in determining its overall success. Java undeniably has an upper hand in this respect because it comes with a complete support for open source systems. This means that as a user, you can get tools for nearly everything you require. We have a number of open source libraries that provide information on all topics to do with Java programming. Also, there are a number of communities- especially online to guide new

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