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Frustrated with Java? Too hard? Too boring? Learn Java the EASY way! Computational thinking and digital literacy will soon be mandatory in high schools across the US, with many already requiring students to learn Java in 11th and 12th grade. Get a jump start now and let Learn Java the Easy Way bring you up to speed in no time! The quickest guide to Java programming that will have you building fun apps right away, from the author of Teach Your Kids to Code (over 50,000 copies sold). Learn Java the Easy Way will have you saying ... 
  • Finally! A Java book that tackled my common need of coding a mobile app!
  • I felt at ease from the very first chapter.
  • I loved the easy pace and clear introduction! I'm excited to build a foundation in Java so I can code more!
 Learn Java the Easy Way takes the chore out of learning Java with hands-on projects that will get you building real, functioning apps right away.
  • Start small and simple, familiarizing yourself with JShell, Java's interactive command line shell that allows programmers to run single lines of code and get immediate feedback.
  • Create a guessing game, a secret message encoder, and a multitouch bubble-drawing app for both desktop and mobile devices using Eclipse and Android Studio.
  • As you build these apps, you'll learn to: Perform calculations
  • Manipulate text strings
  • Generate random colors
  • Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs interactive
  • Create functions to reuse code and save time
  • Build Graphical User Interface (GUI) elements, including buttons, menus, pop-ups, and sliders
  • Take advantage of Eclipse and Android Studio features to debug your code and prevent common mistakes
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    October 17, 2017
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  6. ISBN-10
    1593278055
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1593278052
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Frustrated with Java? Too hard? Too boring? Learn Java the EASY way! Computational thinking and digital literacy will soon be mandatory in high schools across the US, with many already requiring students to learn Java in 11th and 12th grade. Get a jump start now and let Learn Java the Easy Way bring you up to speed in no time! The quickest guide to Java programming that will have you building fun apps right away, from the author of Teach Your Kids to Code (over 50,000 copies sold). "This book serves as an excellent guide with friendly and understandable lessons that cover Java 8 and 9. Author Payne is the perfect tutor, having taught computer science at the University level for 17 years." - Dee Long "A great and practical resource to launch into the world of programming. I will be using this book with my son and daughter." - James Daniel, CEO App Studios Learn Java the Easy Way will have you saying ...
  • Finally! A Java book that tackled my common need of coding a mobile app!
  • I felt at ease from the very first chapter.
  • I loved the easy pace and clear introduction! I'm excited to build a foundation in Java so I can code more!
Learn Java the Easy Way takes the chore out of learning Java with hands-on projects that will get you building real, functioning apps right away.
  • Start small and simple, familiarizing yourself with JShell, Java's interactive command line shell that allows programmers to run single lines of code and get immediate feedback.
  • Create a guessing game, a secret message encoder, and a multitouch bubble-drawing app for both desktop and mobile devices using Eclipse and Android Studio.
  • As you build these apps, you'll learn to: Perform calculations
  • Manipulate text strings
  • Generate random colors
  • Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs interactive
  • Create functions to reuse code and save time
  • Build Graphical User Interface (GUI) elements, including buttons, menus, pop-ups, and sliders
  • Take advantage of Eclipse and Android Studio features to debug your code and prevent common mistakes


The quickest guide to Java programming that will have you building fun apps right away, from the author of Teach Your Kids to Code (over 50,000 copies sold).

"This book serves as an excellent guide with friendly and understandable lessons that cover Java 8 and 9. Author Payne is the perfect tutor, having taught computer science at the University level for 17 years." - Dee Long

"A great and practical resource to launch into the world of programming. I will be using this book with my son and daughter." - James Daniel, CEO App Studios

About the Author

Bryson Payne has a Ph.D. in computer science and is a leading cybersecurity expert. He is the Director of the Center for Cyber Operations Education at UNG, the Director of the National Cyber Warrior Academy (an NSA-funded GenCyber summer camp), an NSA CAE Peer Reviewer, an FBI InfraGard member, and a TEDx speaker on "How to Teach Kids to Code". His certifications include: SANS/GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) - only 7,808 certified worldwide, BlackHat Adversary Tactics: Red Team Operations (AT:RTO), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). His first book, Teach Your Kids to Code, has sold over 50,000 copies, is published in six languages and his online courses, "Teach Your Kids to Code", "Learn Java the Easy Way", and "Real World Ethical Hacking" on Udemy have over 30,000 students enrolled. Bryson speaks English, Spanish, French, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two sons.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593278055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593278052
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.05 x 0.63 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #449,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Bryson Payne is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and he holds the elite SANS|GIAC GPEN, Industrial Defense (GRID), and Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) cybersecurity certifications. He earned a Ph.D. in computer science and has taught coding and cybersecurity for over 25 years.

Dr. Payne is the author of Go Hack Yourself (2022), Learn Java the Easy Way (2017), and Teach Your Kids to Code (2015), all published by No Starch Press. He coached the #1-in-the-nation 2019 & 2020 NSA Codebreaker Challenge cyber teams and was a reverse engineering coach for the 2021-2023 US Cyber Teams.

Dr. Payne has received the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service medal from U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Order of Thor medal from the Military Cyber Professionals Association. Dr. Payne was recognized by the cybersecurity industry association, EC-Council, as the 2021 Academic Instructor of the Year.

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