Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours (Covering Java 7 and Android) (6th Edition) (Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours)

In arenas ranging from enterprise development to Android app programming, Java remains one of the world's most popular programming languages. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours helps Java beginners gain true mastery over the new Java 7. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping you learn Java's 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 edition's 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.