Java Programming: An Introduction, History, and the Fundamentals for Creating Your First Program

Java Programming:

An Introduction, History, and the Fundamentals for Creating Your First Program

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This is the first in a series of books dedicated to learning about Java and Java programming.

Java is a simple yet powerful programming language, taught in colleges and used by companies all over the world. It is one of the most common programming languages used in modern business, and a graspable entry into the object-oriented class of programming languages. This book will take you from complete novice to knowledgeable beginner, with an appreciation for the history behind Java development. You will finish this entry in the series with the tools and building blocks necessary to write simple Java programs, and the foundation of learning necessary to advance to the intermediate, more complex facets of Java smoothly and seamlessly.

In this book, you will find:

Who created Java, and why

An overview of object oriented programming (OOP)

How Java and its software are used

An explanation why Java is popular and user friendly

Delving into the technical aspects of Java, this book will teach you about:

Variables

Data structures

Control structures

Syntax

Tools, commands, and the code to build your first set of programs

Whether your end goal is to work in Silicon Valley, create games, or build your own app -- every journey begins with a single step. Take the first step on your journey to harness the power of code.