Basic Java Programming for Kids and Beginners

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Table of Contents

Intro

Why you should learn Java programming language:

Computer programming:

Computer Programming Language Generations:

History of The Java programming language:

JVM, JRE, and JDK:

Chapter 1

Downloading and Installing Java JDK for Windows OS:

Setting up Environment Variables for Java:

Chapter 2

The Qualities of a good programmer:

Chapter 3

Your first Java program:

Do it yourself exercise 1:

Java Reserved Words:

Chapter 4

Variable

Types of variables in Java:

Do it yourself exercise 2:

Chapter 5

Primitive Data Types:

Chapter 6

Basic Java Operators:

Do it yourself exercise 3:

Relational Operators:

Do it yourself exercise 4:

Assignment Operator:

Logical Operators:

Do it yourself exercise 5:

Chapter 7

Working with if-then, else-if, else, and switch statement in Java

The if-then and if-then-else Statements:

The Else if statement:

Switch Statement:

Do it yourself exercise 6:

Chapter 8

Loops in Java:

While Loop:

The for Loop:

The do while loop:

Do it yourself exercise 7:

Chapter 9

Arrays:

Strings:

Do it yourself exercise 8:

Chapter 10

Scanner Class:

Jar File:

Some JAR Files Commands and Meaning:

How to Test your Jar file:

Do it yourself exercise 9:

Chapter 11

Java Random Class:

Do it yourself exercise 10:

Chapter 12

Simple GUI Using JOptionPane

Do it yourself exercise 11:

Bonus Exercise:

Simple Head or Tail Game:

Programing Development Steps:

Fun Practice Exercises:

Project 1:

Project 2:

Project 3:

Project 4:

Project 5:

Project 6:

Intro

This book is written to help integrate children within the age of 11 and beginners alike into the art of computer programming using Java programming language. No prior knowledge is required in other to use this book. All the topics covered in this book utilizes a simple and easy to follow approach. There is a do it yourself exercise at the end of each lesson; these exercises give the readers an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned before proceeding to the next lesson. The exercises are written with a text editor in other to familiarize the readers with the basics of Java programming Language.

Why you should learn Java programming language:

Platform Independence: Java is one of the most dominant programming languages among the numerous programming languages that exist today. Java is a general-purpose high-level programming language and is commonly used for creating web and mobile applications. Java is designed to be easy to learn, write, debug, compile, and use. Java is also platform-independent, meaning Java can run on any hardware or software platform. The ability to run a Java program on any machine gives it an edge