Master Advanced Java Programming with Complete Object-Oriented Development Skills
Key Features include:
- Comprehensive object-oriented programming coverage from basic to advanced
- Ideal for students, self-learners, and aspiring software developers
- Practical GUI development with AWT and Swing frameworks
- Real-world application projects and hands-on coding exercises
Ready to upgradetransform your Java programming skills and build professional applications?
If you've mastered Java fundamentals and want to advance to object-oriented programming mastery, Java Essentials Volume 2: Object-Oriented Programming and Beyond is your comprehensive guide to modern Java application development. This book is meticulously designed for students taking second-semester Java courses, self-taught programmers ready for advanced techniques, and junior developers seeking to strengthen their foundation in professional-grade Java development.
The book expertly guides you through essential object-oriented concepts including classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces, then advances to practical application development with exception handling, file I/O, and the powerful Collections and Generics Framework. You'll gain hands-on experience building complete desktop applications using AWT and Swing, mastering event handling techniques that reflect real-world software engineering practices.
Each chapter builds systematically on previous knowledge, supported by clear examples, practical exercises, and professional coding standards that prepare you for industry-level Java development.
After reading this book, you'll be able to:
- Design and implement robust object-oriented Java applications
- Master inheritance, polymorphism, and advanced class features
- Build professional desktop applications with GUI frameworks
- Handle exceptions and assertions for reliable, production-ready code
Part of the SLM Series, this book serves as an invaluable resource for advancing from beginner programming to professional Java application development.
About the Author :
Lawrence G. Decamora III, Ph.D., is a certified Java expert (SCJP, OCPJP), educator, and industry professional with 20+ years of experience in academia and software development. Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.
Review :
Java Essentials Volume 2 is a well-crafted text that sets clear learning objectives for each chapter. It leads students through the material with clear, well-coded examples.
-- John McManus
Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Science Randolph-Macon College
A strong guide to staying current with the modern language features, benefiting developers at all stages of their careers.
-- Shay Brennan-Kelly
Principal Software Engineer
The conversational flow keeps you engaged, the curveball exercises keep you honest, and the depth keeps you coming back. This is technical writing done right.
-- Dineshotham Kumar K
Software Engineer Candescent Technologies
Really useful book and well written. Java is a hard language to learn, but everything was described in a detailed enough way!
-- Giulia Rossi
NetGalley Reviewer
