Frustrated with Java? Too hard? Too boring? Learn Java the EASY way!
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Computational thinking and digital literacy will soon be mandatory in high schools across the US, with many already requiring students to learn Java in 11th and 12th grade. Get a jump start now and let Learn Java the Easy Way bring you up to speed in no time!
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The quickest guide to Java programming that will have you building fun apps right away, from the author of Teach Your Kids to Code (over 50,000 copies sold).
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Learn Java the Easy Way will have you saying ...Â
- Finally! A Java book that tackled my common need of coding a mobile app!
- I felt at ease from the very first chapter.
- I loved the easy pace and clear introduction! I'm excited to build a foundation in Java so I can code more!
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Learn Java the Easy Way takes the chore out of learning Java with hands-on projects that will get you building real, functioning apps right away.
- Start small and simple, familiarizing yourself with JShell, Java's interactive command line shell that allows programmers to run single lines of code and get immediate feedback.
- Create a guessing game, a secret message encoder, and a multitouch bubble-drawing app for both desktop and mobile devices using Eclipse and Android Studio.
- As you build these apps, you'll learn to: Perform calculations
- Manipulate text strings
- Generate random colors
- Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs interactive
- Create functions to reuse code and save time
- Build Graphical User Interface (GUI) elements, including buttons, menus, pop-ups, and sliders
- Take advantage of Eclipse and Android Studio features to debug your code and prevent common mistakes