{"product_id":"learn-java-the-easy-way-isbn-9781593278052","title":"Learn Java the Easy Way ","description":"Java is the world’s most popular programming language, but it’s known for having a steep learning curve. \u003ci\u003eLearn Java the Easy Way\u003c\/i\u003e takes the chore out of learning Java with hands-on projects that will get you building real, functioning apps right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll start by familiarizing yourself with JShell, Java’s interactive command line shell that allows programmers to run single lines of code and get immediate feedback. Then, you’ll create a guessing game, a secret message encoder, and a multitouch bubble-drawing app for both desktop and mobile devices using Eclipse, an industry-standard IDE, and Android Studio, the development environment for making Android apps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you build these apps, you’ll learn how to: \u003cbr\u003e-Perform calculations, manipulate text strings, and generate random colors\u003cbr\u003e-Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs responsive and concise\u003cbr\u003e-Create functions to reuse code and save time\u003cbr\u003e-Build graphical user interface (GUI) elements, including buttons, menus, pop-ups, and sliders \u003cbr\u003e-Take advantage of Eclipse and Android Studio features to debug your code and find, fix, and prevent common mistakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve been thinking about learning Java, \u003ci\u003eLearn Java the Easy Way\u003c\/i\u003e will bring you up to speed in no time.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Getting to Know Java with JShell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Build a Hi-Lo Guessing Game App!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating a GUI for Our Guessing Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating Your First Android App\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e Deciphering Secret Messages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating Advanced GUIs and Sharing Your App\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003eMake a Secret Messages App to Share with Friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e Draw Colorful, Object-Oriented Bubbles with Your Mouse!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e Adding Animation and Collision Detection with Timers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Making BubbleDraw a Multi-Touch Android App\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A:\u003c\/b\u003e Saving High Scores, Creating Settings Menus, and Sending Messages on Android \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B:\u003c\/b\u003e Debugging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eSolutions (online)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryson Payne\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of computer science at the University of North Georgia, where he has taught for more than 17 years. He previously taught middle-school math and programming and continues to work extensively with K–12 schools to promote technology education. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Your Kids to Code\u003c\/i\u003e, also from No Starch Press.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304166445285,"sku":"NP9781593278052","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593278052.jpg?v=1767731233","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/learn-java-the-easy-way-isbn-9781593278052","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}