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Learn to code with Java and open the gate to a rewarding careerNow in its 9th edition, Java For Dummies gives you the essential tools you need to understand the programming language that 17 million software developers rely on. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies every step of the learning process. You'll learn the basics of Java and jump into writing your own programs. Along the way, you'll gain the skills you need to reuse existing code, create new objects, troubleshoot when things go wrong, and build working programs from the ground up. Java For Dummies will help you become a Java developer, even if you're brand new to the world of coding. Learn the basic syntax and building blocks of JavaBegin to write your own programs in the latest Java versionTest out your code and problem-solve any errors you findDiscover techniques for writing code fasterThis is the must-have Dummies resource for beginning programmers and students who need a step-by-step guide to getting started with Java.
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Dr. Barry Burd has an M.S. in Computer Science from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. As a teaching assistant in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, he was elected five times to the university-wide List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by their Students.Since 1980, Dr. Burd has been a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. When he's not lecturing at Drew University, Dr. Burd leads training courses for professional programmers in business and industry. He has lectured at conferences in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He is the author of several articles and books, including Java For Dummies and Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies, both published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.Dr. Burd lives in Madison, New Jersey with his wife and two kids (both in their twenties and mostly on their own) . As an avid indoor enthusiast, Dr. Burd enjoys sleeping, talking, and eating.
