Java in Easy Steps

by McGrath, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781840783469
• ISBN10: 184078346X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-28
• Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited

Summary

Java in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) so that you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the examples. This book assumes no previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Java. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write your own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled computer.

Author Biography

Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. Mike is an established In Easy Steps author with several guides to his credit including:C++; Javascript, Linux, PHP, SQL and Visual Basic Express.

Table of Contents

Getting started	p. 7
Introduction	p. 8
Installing the JDK	p. 10
Writing a first Java program	p. 12
Compiling & running programs	p. 14
Creating a variable	p. 16
Recognizing data types	p. 18
Creating constants	p. 20
Adding comments	p. 21
Troubleshooting problems	p. 22
Summary	p. 24
Performing operations	p. 25
Doing arithmetic	p. 26
Assigning values	p. 28
Comparing values	p. 30
Assessing logic	p. 32
Examining conditions	p. 34
Setting precedence	p. 36
Escaping literals	p. 38
Working with bits	p. 40
Summary	p. 42
Making statements	p. 43
Branching with if	p. 44
Branching alternatives	p. 46
Switching branches	p. 48
Looping for	p. 50
Looping while true	p. 52
Doing do-while loops	p. 54
Breaking out of loops	p. 56
Returning control	p. 58
Summary	p. 60
Directing values	p. 61
Casting type values	p. 62
Creating variable arrays	p. 64
Passing an argument	p. 66
Passing multiple arguments	p. 68
Looping through elements	p. 70
Changing element values	p. 72
Adding array dimensions	p. 74
Catching exceptions	p. 76
Summary	p. 78
Manipulating data	p. 79
Exploring Java classes	p. 80
Doing mathematics	p. 82
Rounding numbers	p. 84
Generating random numbers	p. 86
Managing strings	p. 88
Comparing strings	p. 90
Searching strings	p. 92
Manipulating characters	p. 94
Summary	p. 96
Creating classes	p. 97
Forming multiple methods	p. 98
Understanding program scope	p. 100
Forming multiple classes	p. 102
Extending an existing class	p. 104
Creating an object class	p. 106
Producing an object instance	p. 108
Encapsulating properties	p. 110
Constructing object values	p. 112
Summary	p. 114
Importing functions	p. 115
Handling files	p. 116
Reading console input	p. 118
Reading files	p. 120
Writing files	p. 122
Sorting array elements	p. 124
Managing dates	p. 126
Formatting numbers	p. 128
Calculating currency	p. 130
Summary	p. 132
Building interfaces	p. 133
Creating a window	p. 134
Adding push buttons	p. 136
Adding labels	p. 138
Adding text fields	p. 140
Adding item selectors	p. 142
Adding radio buttons	p. 144
Changing appearance	p. 146
Arranging components	p. 148
Summary	p. 150
Recognizing events	p. 151
Listening for events	p. 152
Generating events	p. 153
Handling button events	p. 154
Handling item events	p. 156
Reacting to keyboard events	p. 158
Responding to mouse events	p. 160
Announcing messages	p. 162
Requesting input	p. 164
Playing sounds	p. 166
Summary	p. 168
Deploying programs	p. 169
Methods of deployment	p. 170
Distributing programs	p. 172
Building archives	p. 174
Deploying applications	p. 176
Enabling Web Start	p. 178
Producing applets	p. 180
Converting web pages	p. 182
Deploying applets	p. 184
Summary	p. 186
Index	p. 187
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