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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The Programmer's Brain (Manning) Author: Dr. Felienne Hermans Publisher: Manning Date: September 2021 Pages: 256 ISBN: 978-1617298677 Print: 1617298670 Kindle: B09CQHBVQZ Rating: 4 Reviewer: Mike James Programmers have a brain - but what is it doing? + Full Review

Python All-in-One, 2nd Ed (For Dummies) Authors: John Shovic and Alan Simpson Publisher: For Dummies Date: April 2021 Pages: 720 ISBN: 978-1119787600 Print: 1119787602 Kindle: B091DGDLK8 Audience: People wanting to learn Python Rating: 2 Reviewer: Mike James All-in-one refers to the fact that this is seven books put together - why? + Full Review

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