Learn Java with Projects: A concise practical guide to learning everything a Java professional really needs to know

Refine Your Java Skills: Master Core Concepts and Practical Applications

Key Features

• Deepen your understanding of fundamental Java topics to advance your programming skills.
• Reinforce your learning through engaging mini-projects.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Java’s core principles.
• Includes a free PDF eBook with the purchase of the print or Kindle edition.

Book Description
Learn Java with Projects bridges the gap between introductory guides and verbose theoretical texts. This hands-on book is designed to build a solid foundation in Java programming, starting with setting up your Java environment. It goes beyond a surface-level review, illustrating the importance of key concepts through practical, real-world examples.

The book covers essential topics like classes, objects, and core object-oriented principles, demonstrating their application in practical scenarios. By working on projects throughout, you'll gain the confidence to write clean, efficient, and robust Java code.

What sets this book apart is the expertise of its authors. Seán, a seasoned university lecturer with over 20 years of experience and real-world software development insights, collaborates with Maaike, an award-winning trainer and software developer with a passion for teaching. Together, they offer a blend of academic rigor and practical experience.

By the end of the book, you’ll not only grasp Java’s fundamental and advanced concepts but also apply them through projects that mirror real-life programming challenges.

What You Will Learn

• Build a strong programming foundation with Java fundamentals.
• Master core object-oriented principles: encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios with classes, objects, and interfaces.
• Handle exceptions effectively for robust error management.
• Use generics and collections to work with complex data structures.
• Leverage lambda expressions and streams for efficient data processing.
• Strengthen your skills through hands-on projects.

Who This Book Is For
This book is ideal for beginners eager to learn Java programming or experienced developers transitioning to Java. Whether you're starting from scratch or building on knowledge from another language, this book offers the tools and guidance needed to succeed. Prior programming experience is beneficial but not required.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Java
2. Variables and Primitive Data Types
3. Operators and Casting
4. Conditional Statements
5. Understanding Iteration
6. Working with Arrays
7. Methods
8. Classes, Objects, and Enums
9. Inheritance and Polymorphism
10. Interfaces and Abstract Classes
11. Dealing with Exceptions
12. Java Core API
13. Generics and Collections
14. Lambda Expressions
15. Streams - Fundamentals
16. Streams: Advanced Concepts
17. Concurrency