Java™ 2 by Example, Second Edition

Introduction

The by Example Series

How does the by Example series make you a better developer? The by Example series teaches software development using the best method possible. After a concept is introduced, you'll see one or more examples of that concept in use. The text acts as a mentor by figuratively looking over your shoulder and showing you new ways to use the concepts you just learned. The examples are numerous. While the material is still fresh, you see example after example demonstrating how to use newly learned material.

The philosophy of the by Example series is simple: The best way to teach software development is through multiple examples. Language features, feature syntax, and language references are not enough to teach a programming ...