JAVA for Beginners - 2nd Edition - An introductory course for Advanced IT Students and those who would like to learn the Java programming language

Sep 22, 2026

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Introductory course material for learning the Java programming language, written for advanced IT students and anyone starting Java. The learning path covers Java basics through hands-on console and IDE usage, including variables, operators, data types, control statements, scope, and type casting. It also introduces core programming concepts such as object-oriented programming and provides practice-oriented sections like guessing games and a mini project Java help system using Swing components and console input.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages148

Reading Time6 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

About JAVA

Part 1-Getting Started

The Java Development Kit – JDK

My first Java program

Using an IDE

Variables and Data Types

Mathematical Operators

Logical Operators

Character Escape Codes

Data Types

Introducing Control Statements

Blocks of Code

The Math Class

Scope and Lifetime of Variables

Type Casting and Conversions

Console Input

Using the Keyboard Class

Using the Scanner Class

Using Swing Components

Part 2-Advanced Java Programming

Control Statements-The if Statement

Guessing Game

Mini-Project – Java Help System

JAVA for Beginners 2 nd Edition An introductory course for Advanced IT Students and those who would like to learn the Java programming language. Riccardo Flask Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 About JAVA ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 OOP – Object Oriented Programming .................................................................................................................... 5 Part 1-Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 6 The Java Development Kit – JDK ........................................................................................................................ 6 My first Java program......................................................................................................................................... 6 Using an IDE ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Variables and Data Types ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Variables ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 􀀰 Test your skills – Example3 ................................................................................................................................ 8 Mathematical Operators .................................................................................................................................... 9 Logical Operators ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Character Escape Codes ................................................................................................................................... 11 Test your skills – Example7 ............................................................................................................................... 12 Data Types ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Introducing Control Statements ....................................................................................................................... 16 Blocks of Code .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Test your skills – Example14 ................................................................................................................................. 18 The Math Class ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Scope and Lifetime of Variables ....................................................................................................................... 20 Type Casting and Conversions.......................................................................................................................... 21 Console Input ................................................................................................................................................... 24 Using the Keyboard Class ............................................................................................................................. 24 Using the Scanner Class ..................................

FAQs

Who is the Java course intended for?

It targets advanced IT students and those who want to learn the Java programming language.

What topics are covered in the beginner part of the course?

It covers JDK setup, writing the first Java program, using an IDE, variables, data types, operators, character escape codes, control statements, and foundational OOP concepts.

What practical projects and advanced topics appear later?

Later sections include if/switch control flow topics, guessing games, and a mini project called the Java Help System, along with Swing components and console input.

Sep 22, 2026

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