Description
Book SynopsisJava is the world's most popular programming language, but it's known for having a steep learning curve. The editors at No Starch Press have worked to lower that learning curve with Bryson Payne's latest book, Learn Java the Easy Way. Finally, a hands-on introduction to learning Java programming that will take you from absolute beginner to building Android and desktop apps. As you build you'll learn how to use conditions, loops, and variables; create reusable methods; build a graphical user interface (GUI) and animations; even how to debug your code and deal with common mistakes.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Java with JShell
Chapter 2: Build a Hi-Lo Guessing Game App!
Chapter 3: Creating a GUI for Our Guessing Game
Chapter 4: Creating Your First Android App
Chapter 5: Deciphering Secret Messages
Chapter 6: Creating Advanced GUIs and Sharing Your App
Chapter 7: Make a Secret Messages App to Share with Friends!
Chapter 8: Draw Colorful, Object-Oriented Bubbles with Your Mouse!
Chapter 9: Adding Animation and Collision Detection with Timers
Chapter 10: Making BubbleDraw a Multi-Touch Android App
Appendix A: Saving High Scores, Creating Settings Menus, and Sending Messages on Android
Appendix B: Debugging
Glossary
Solutions (online)
