Learn Java Programming in 24 Hours by Alex Nordeen

This book will help you learn the basics of Java programming in an easy way. This Edition is a comprehensive guide for beginners to learn the most popular programming languages worldwide.
It will familiarize you with various JAVA coding concepts like decisions, loops, arrays, methods, variables, lambda expressions, etc. As well as a brief introduction to various framework it supports like Java SE8, Java Swing, Java Oracle, Java Eclipse, etc.
The book explains thoroughly on how to encounter the programming challenges and how to align different code together to make it work. The book also links to additional resources, guidance, and tutorials for further reference.
Each chapter in the book comprised of several “items” presented in the form of a short, standalone essay for Java Web Development. It provides specific insight into Java platform subtleties, like Java Virtual Machines, servlets, applets, JavaBeans, etc. It also involves comprehensive libraries and tools that can help you in developing your own programs.
The detailed descriptions and explanations for each item illuminate what to do, what not to do, and why.

Getting proficient in these areas will help you to become an expert in Java programming. After reading this book, you will have mid-level skills and a basic understanding of Java programing. The new edition has been updated to align with Java 8, and includes new options for the latest tools and techniques.
Bear in mind that reading this book is just the beginning of your journey towards learning Java

Table of Contents

Introduction:

Chapter 1: Introduction

What is Java Platform ?

Working of Java Virtual Machine(JVM) & its Architecture

How to install Java JDK 8 and Java 8 download

Creating Your First Java Program

Chapter 2: OOPS

Easily understand concept of Object Oriented Programming(OOP's)

What is Abstraction in OOPS ?

Learn Java Encapsulation in 10 Minutes

Java Inheritance & Polymorphism

Chapter 3 Data Type

Java Variables and Data Types

Objects and Classes in Java

Java Array

Java String Tutorial

How to Split a String in Java

How to convert a Java String to Integer?

Working with HashMap in Java

How to use Java Arraylist

Chapter 4 Must Know Stuff!

Java "THIS" Keyword

Java Command Line Arguments

Chapter 5 Java Inheritance

Java Abstract Class and Methods

Concept of Inheritance Java and Java Polymorphism

Chapter 6 Memory

Java Stack and Heap

Java Static Methods and Variables

How "Garbage Collection" Works in Java?

Chapter 7 Conditional Loops

How to Loop/Iterate an array in Java

Java Switch Case Tutorial

Chapter 8 Exception Handling

Java Exception Handling

Guide to Java Exception Hierarchy

Create User Defined Exception in Java

How to use "throws" keyword in Java Exception

Chapter 9 Math

Java Math Class Tutorial

Chapter 10 Important Stuff

Multithreading in Java

How to use Date in Java

How to use Java Timer and Example