Java Programming

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This book is intended for beginner readers.

If you have questions related to Java, ask at the Q&As.

This book is an introduction to the Java™ language, a widely used programming language and a platform. It is meant to be both an introductory guide and a useful reference on Java and related technologies.

Other special purpose books on Java, such as Java Enterprise Edition programming, Java Persistence, or Java Swing programming, with more details, would complement this book nicely.

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Navigate Overview topic: ( v d e ) About This Book How to use this book History Java Overview The Java Platform Java Programming Environment Navigate Getting Started topic: ( v d e ) Installing Java on Your Computer Compiling programs Running Java programs Developing the first Java program Understanding a Java program	Navigate Language Fundamentals topic: ( v d e ) Variables Flow control Arrays Methods Statements Identifiers, literals and expressions Types String Classes, Objects and Types Syntax Keywords Packages Nested classes Access modifiers Data and variables Generics Java Security	Navigate Classes and Objects topic: ( v d e ) Defining classes Creating objects Interfaces Using static members Destroying objects Overloading methods and constructors Class Loading Navigate Basic Arithmetic topic: ( v d e ) Operators Math functions Large numbers Random Numbers
Navigate Collection topic: ( v d e ) Introduction Arrays Collection Classes Collection or Map Collection Map Set or List or Queue Set List Queue Map Classes Thread Safe Collections Classes Diagram (UML) Comparing Objects	Navigate Exceptions topic:( v d e ) Throwing and catching exceptions Application exceptions Runtime exceptions `NullPointerException` Main Exception classes Stack trace Checked exceptions Unchecked exceptions Preventing `NullPointerException` Chained exceptions(Nesting Exceptions)	Navigate Swing topic: ( v d e ) Overview First Example: Frames and Labels Events and Buttons A Responsive Application Layouts Building a Calculator