Java For Dummies, 8Th Edition

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Java For Dummies 8e will take readers step-by-step through learning Java. Updated with the newest modifications to Java from 2020 and 2021, this book is filled with tutorials, tips, and comprehensive knowledge needed to program like a pro. It covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, and the essentials of creating a Java program.

UPDATES:

• Refer to Java 17 as the latest long-term-support release.
• Add brief instructions on installing Java and IntelliJ.
• Add titles to the Try It Out exercises so that they're easier to reference.
• Change the structure of the downloaded code file so that it's much smaller and change the book's instructions accordingly.
• Cover the new switch statement syntax and switch expressions; minimize coverage of the old syntax.
• Use text blocks in examples.
• Use the var keyword in examples.
• Add some material on modules.