Bryson Payne helps take the difficulty out of learning a new programming language by guiding you step-by-step through creating Java-based mobile and desktop apps, including a guessing game, a secret message encoder, a multi-touch Android app, an animated drawing app that can be shared with friends on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android mobile devices. By providing a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach, he provides students, teachers, professionals, and hobbyists with the skills they need to start coding right away with Java.

• Perform calculations, manipulate text strings, and generate random colors
• Use conditions, loops, and methods to make your programs responsive and concise
• 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 find, fix, and prevent common mistakes

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Classic Computer Science Problems in Python Author: David Kopec Publisher: Manning Date: March 2019 Pages: 224 ISBN: 978-1617295980 Print: 1617295981 Kindle: ‎ ‎ B09782BT4Q Level: Intermediate Audience: Python developers Category: Python Rating: 4 Reviewer: Mike James Classic algorithms in Python - the world's favourite language. + Full Review

Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous Author: Michael Hartl Publisher: Addison-Wesley Date: June 2022 Pages: 304 ISBN: 978-0137843749 Print: 0137843747 Kindle: B09RDSVV7N Audience: Would-be JavaScript developers Rating: 2 Reviewer: Mike James To be dangerous? Is this a good ambition? + Full Review

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