Java for Beginners: Build Your Dream Tech Career with Engaging Lessons and Projects

I work with a group of low-income teenagers at a neighborhood development center. The group all have a reasonable grasp of BASIC and a smattering of C, and have expressed an interest in learning an additional language. JAVA was suggested, so I got this book(among others) to review.I was pleasantly surprised to discover how complete this beginner's book is. The author starts with the history of JAVA and his theory of why it has passed the test of time and how it continues to be a highly utilized language. Then she goes directly into setting up a workstation for coding, including how to install the JDK or JAVA development kit and suggests several options, including an open-source for the JDK download that was especially welcome. She also explains the IDE, an option to use with the JDK and explains how it would benefit and ease certain aspects while working with the code. By chapter three, you are familiar with JAVA standards and ready to begin coding. As you begin learning the basics of JAVA, the information is presented well, in detailed chapters with step-by-step instructions, including structure to variables, methods, objects and classes to working with arrays. Occasionally, the author offers a series of questions about the important points she had covered to ensure you are comfortable with that aspect before moving on to the next step. As a final bonus she includes an excellent glossary of terms that is a great help. All in all, it's a very good offering, with two of the group wanting to continue to learn more about the language. We reviewed several JAVA guides, and this one was the best overall and the most user friendly. It is an excellent guide for someone who is comfortable with the basics of computer language and looking to add another form of income to their portfolio.

This book was very well written with easy to follow steps guiding you through Java programming with examples of different ways to use the programming and quizzes at the end of each chapter testing knowledge that you gain through each chapter. I like how the author placed information in small bits, helping you to learn quicker and more thoroughly as information was provided in very easy to understand paragraphs rather than trying to put it into one big page that would be hard to follow.

Java has been around for a while and somehow is still a relevant technical field paying above average salary income. This book does a good job of covering everything you would need to know to learn Java and includes a lot of illustrations, charts and visual examples to make things a lot easier to understand.

Java for Beginners provides a strong foundation for understanding the basics of Java programming. The book introduces core concepts clearly and methodically, making it an excellent starting point for newcomers. It effectively equips readers with the knowledge and practical skills to begin coding in Java, offering well-structured venues for hands-on practice.The explanations are particularly commendable, with clear patterns and step-by-step examples that simplify complex topics. Each chapter includes exercises and sample answers, enabling readers to reinforce their learning and measure their progress.By following the book's step-by-step approach diligently, readers are likely to achieve significant results in mastering Java fundamentals. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone beginning their journey in Java programming.

This is a great book for beginners wanting to learn Java with many breakdowns step by step. The lessons are very straightforward and easy to understand. And it's a helpful start to learn quick, that you could really work at your own pace.

Extremely helpful book! In the world and era of technology that we are experiencing, technological knowledge is essential in order to succeed. Specifically, I work in the field of technology and I find this book valuable!

The media could not be loaded. I made my goal this year to learn how to program, or at least the basics of programming, and finally got started. I'm so glad I went with this book as my first programming book. Very well written and easy to comprehend and apply the knowledge

I’m just starting out with coding, and this book made learning Java way less intimidating. The explanations are clear, and the examples really helped things click. If you’re new to programming, this is a great place to start.