Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours (Covering Java 7 and Android), Sixth Edition

The best-selling Java tutorial, now updated and expanded to cover Java 7 and Android app development Includes a new chapter on writing Android apps, as well as additional material on Android and Java 7 throughout the book. This editions examples have been extensively refreshed and updated, with more visual examples and diagrams. Java 7 is a significant new release that offers several new features or improvements. In arenas ranging from enterprise development to Android app programming, Java remains one of the worlds most popular programming languages. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours-helps Java beginners gain true mastery over the-new Java 7. In this books straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything thats come before, helping readers learn Javas core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. This new edition adds coverage of Java 7 and Android. This coverage includes a new chapter on writing Android apps, as well as additional material on Android and Java 7 throughout the book. This editions examples have been extensively refreshed and updated, with more visual examples and diagrams. And in addition to the new Android chapter, the book also includes an additional new chapter on creating Java 2D graphics with XRender. Coverage includes: learning programming basics; working with data and objects; programming graphical user interfaces; creating interactive web programs; handling errors; writing Internet and mobile apps; and much more.