The purpose of this book is to give the readers a solid understanding of Java fundamentals, leading them through a series of practical steps from the basics to real programming. The discussion and the examples aim to stimulate professional intuition, using well-proven programming principles and practices.
After finishing this book, you will be able to do the following:
- Install Java Virtual Machine and run it
- Install and configure your integrated development environment (editor)
- Write, compile, and execute Java programs and tests
- Understand and use Java language fundamentals
- Understand and apply object-oriented design principles
- Master the most frequently used Java constructs
