Download Ivor Horton's Beginning Java (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)

Book Details
Publisher:	Wrox
By:	Ivor Horton
ISBN:	978-1-4571-0686-6
Year:	2011
Pages:	1150
Language:	English
File size:	75.6 MB
File format:	PDF

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Book Description

Whether you want to learn Java to write customized applets to embed in your web pages or large-scale applications, this is the book for you. Ivor Horton's comprehensive and easy-to-use tutorial guide provides you with the essential know-how for developing programs using the latest Java Development Kit 7 (JDK 7). It integrates step-by-step examples with clear explanations of key concepts to clearly show you the ins and outs of Java development. As you progress through the chapters, you'll gain invaluable programming experience that will enable you to begin writing fully featured, real-world Java programs.

Find out why thousands have turned to Ivor Horton for learning Java

Ivor Horton's approach is teaching Java is so effective and popular that he is one of the leading authors of introductory programming tutorials, with over 160,000 copies of his Java books sold. In this latest edition, whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer switching to Java, you'll learn how to build real-world Java applications using Java SE 7. The author thoroughly covers the basics as well as new features such as extensions and classes; extended coverage of the Swing Application Framework; and he does it all in his unique, highly accessible style that beginners love.

• Provides a thorough introduction to the latest version of the Java programming language, Java SE 7
• Introduces you to a host of new features for both novices and experienced programmers
• Covers the basics as well as new language extensions and classes and class methods
• Guides you through the Swing Application Framework for creating Swing apps
• Uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide you through the development process

There's no better way to get thoroughly up to speed on the latest version of Java than with Ivor Horton's latest, comprehensive guide.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING JAVA 1
CHAPTER 2: PROGRAMS, DATA, VARIABLES, AND CALCULATION 27
CHAPTER 3: LOOPS AND LOGIC 71
CHAPTER 4: ARRAYS AND STRINGS 113
CHAPTER 5: DEFINING CLASSES 165
CHAPTER 6: EXTENDING CLASSES AND INHERITANCE 221
CHAPTER 7: EXCEPTIONS 279
CHAPTER 8: UNDERSTANDING STREAMS 309
CHAPTER 9: ACCESSING FILES AND DIRECTORIES 335
CHAPTER 10: WRITING FILES 365
CHAPTER 11: READING FILES 415
CHAPTER 12: SERIALIZING OBJECTS 451
CHAPTER 13: GENERIC CLASS TYPES 469
CHAPTER 14: THE COLLECTIONS FRAMEWORK 517
CHAPTER 15: A COLLECTION OF USEFUL CLASSES 565
CHAPTER 16: THREADS 619
CHAPTER 17: CREATING WINDOWS 661
CHAPTER 18: HANDLING EVENTS 733
CHAPTER 19: DRAWING IN A WINDOW 787
CHAPTER 20: EXTENDING THE GUI 845
CHAPTER 21: FILING AND PRINTING DOCUMENTS 913
CHAPTER 22: JAVA AND XML 969
CHAPTER 23: CREATING AND MODIFYING XML DOCUMENTS 1031
APPENDIX A: KEYWORDS 1077
APPENDIX B: COMPUTER ARITHMETIC 1079

About The Author

Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C, and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for the tutorial style of his books, which provide step-by-step guidance easily understood even by first-time programmers. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

A perfect first read 17 July 2012

By A. Gift For You - Published on Amazon.com

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If you are looking to get into programming with Java, switching from another language, or an experienced programmer, this book offers something for everybody. It is easy to read, easy to follow, and each page brings something useful to the table. The author did a great job at approaching a hard to write about topic that is a computer language. There is no way around it, this is a great read, and a good book to start or strengthen your foundation with the animal known as Java. This is #1 in my top 10 books to learn a language from, so pick it up and give it a try!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Resource in the electronic format 3 May 2012

 

By Amazon Customer - Published on Amazon.com

Format: Paperback

I've been programming for many years now, but this was my first foray into Java programming. I just recently purchased my first tablet and purchased this first programming book in an electronic format (PDF). I downloaded an installed the JDK and JRE and followed the instructions provided. The instructions in the book were superior to those found online.

I than proceeded to write my first program and applet in 60 minutes. I've found the discussion on classes to be informative without weighing me down too much into the details, but providing enough information to jump start my training. I had tried other instruction books on the topic and found the discussions to be distracting. I'm 52 pages into the 1100+ page book and found that I really connected with this resource.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Did not like 12 September 2013

 

By Wonky Monkey - Published on Amazon.com

Format: Paperback

I think the technical topics are covered so-so. Had to use this book for a class. The book doesn't really cover topics in a very practical manner and I think goes off the deep end when it gets into multi-threading. I'll try re-reading the section but I think it was just poorly written and the example code too hard to follow. Besides, the example is a heavily contrived bank and tellers as the threads, the objects aren't broken into what would be a natural physical separation. I found it unnatural and thus hard to get into.
The worst part of the book I felt was the first person narrative. At first it seemed kind of ok but after a while it gets really annoying. First person is ok for the introduction and acknowledgements but not for "I'm going to cover file access in a few pages...". Seriously, the whole book is written in first person. For a programming book one expects third person, very detached, it is appropriate for technical matters. The first person doesn't even come off as chummy, it is more of a distraction, a strong one. I don't know why first person was chosen, maybe that's how Ivor writes all his books, but it just doesn't work.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Good reference book! 18 March 2013

 

By A. Carter - Published on Amazon.com

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This is a good book to use as a reference. It helped refresh me on topics in java and put it in a direct and simple form that I could understand. I didn't expect this book to be that big but was glad to know I got my money's worth and then some. If you need a book as a reference for java or something to explain java concepts where you can get it then this would be a great start. No it doesn't explain everything in super detail but if you need a good general understanding of the language then try this book out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great Programming Book 5 March 2013

By Brandon Kelliher - Published on Amazon.com

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

This gives the semi-oriented user a great advantage in learning a new programming language. The examples are relevant and the exercises at the end of each chapter make you think about how to construct a fresh program using recently learned techniques.