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Introduction

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Java for the Beginning Programmer

Welcome to the book “Java for the Beginning Programmer”. In this book you will be introduced to the Java programming language. This book will cover topics such as:

  • Java Programming Syntax
  • Basic Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Creating Console-Mode applications
  • Java Programming Fundamentals

After you complete this book you will be ready to create basic Java applications or go on to a more advanced Java course or book.

Prerequisites

This book assumes no prior programming experience. It is only assumed that you know how to use a Windows/Mac computer and the Internet. A very basic knowledge of Algebra may also be useful. All of the screen shots in this book were made using Windows XP. Other systems, such as Mac or Linux will look slightly different.

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