Publisher's Synopsis
Learn Java SE 7 Quickly and Easily
This full–color guide gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Java SE 7 programming, from core programming concepts to using Java language tools and applying good technique. By the book′s end, you′ll be ready to manage existing Java code and even write some small programs. This practical book also prepares you for the Oracle OCA: Java SE 7 Programmer certification exam (1Z0–803), covering all the topics you need to know for the exam.
Learn these Java programming essentials and more:
- Java basics classes, data types, strings, and methods
- Using primitive data versus object data
- All about operators arithmetic, relational, and others
- Declaring, initializing, and accessing arrays
- How loops both simplify and complicate code
- When to apply encapsulation and when not to
- Top–level structures: abstract classes and interfaces
- Handling inheritance, casting, and exceptions
This striking Essentials book maximizes skill acquisition and knowledge retention with:
- Chapter–opening learning topics
- Full coverage of all exam topics
- Four–color illustrations
- Essentials and Beyond summaries and additional suggested exercises
- Chapter review questions
