Ivor Horton's Beginning Java, Java 7 Edition

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language, updated thoroughly (more than 30% new and updated) for the latest release, Java SE 7. This book shows readers how to build real-world Java applications using the latest release. No previous programming experience is required.

The author uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide readers through the ins and outs of Java development. His tutorial approach has proved popular with more than 160,000 readers of the previous editions of this book---they look to Ivor Horton for the most thorough and accessible introduction to the Java language. In addition to fully covering new features of Java 7, including new Java extensions, classes, and class methods, Horton will also add at least one new chapter on the Swing Application Framework.