"Create, compile, and run Java programs today"--Cover

Java fundamentals -- Introducing Data types and operators -- Program control statements -- Introducing classes, objects, and methods -- More data types and operators -- A closer look at methods and classes -- Inheritance -- Packages and interfaces -- Exception handling -- Using I/O -- Multithreaded programming -- Enumerations, autoboxing, annotations and more -- Generics -- Lambda expressions and method references -- Modules -- Enhanced switch, patterns, records, and other recently added features -- Introducing swing -- Answers to self tests -- Using Java's documentation comments -- Compile and run simple single-file programs in one step -- Introducing JShell -- More Java keywords

Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 21, this practical resource uses a proven, step-by-step approach to teach the fundamentals of Java. You will discover how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt and updated by Dr. Danny Coward, the book starts with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. From there, you will learn essential Java keywords, syntax, and commands. Java: A Beginner's Guide, Tenth Edition covers the basics and touches on advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, Lambda expressions, and Swing. Enumeration, modules, and interface methods are also clearly explained. This proven guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding necessary to get readers up and running developing their own Java applications from the ground up or customizing existing code

"Updated and expanded"--Cover