Books like Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies by Barry Burd

Highly acclaimed introductory Java book.

Thinking in Java is a comprehensive guide that explains the principles, design, and practical use of Java, with challenging exercises and clear examples to deepen understanding.

Covering everything from basic Java development concepts to the latest tools and techniques used in Java, this book will put would-be programmers on their way to Java mastery Explores what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, dealing with standard programming challenges, debugging, and making it work Updated for the release of the Java SDK 2.0, with all examples revised to reflect the changes in the technology

Shows beginning to intermediate Windows 95 and Macintosh users how to obtain, install, test, and trouleshoot Java applets and JavaScript scripts.

A beginner-friendly guide to building programs in Java 6, covering installation, object-oriented concepts, arrays, collections, and new JDK 6 features, with practical tips for code reuse and debugging.

Learn how to begin programming and creating applications with Java.

"If you want to learn to speak the world's most popular programming language like a native, Java For Dummies is your ideal companion. With a focus on reusing existing code, it quickly and easily shows you how to create basic Java objects, work with Java classes and methods, understand the value of variables, learn to control program flow with loops or decision-making statements, and so much more! Java is everywhere, runs on almost any computer, and is the engine that drives the coolest applications. Written for anyone who's ever wanted to tackle programming with Java but never knew quite where to begin, this bestselling guide is your ticket to success! Featuring updates on everything you'll encounter in Java 9and brimming with tons of step-by-step instructionit's the perfect resource to get you up and running with Java in a jiffy!"--Amazon.com.