The Fundamental Building Blocks of Java
By Paul Leahy, About.com Guide
It's not possible to achieve anything with Java until you understand the fundamentals of the programming language. Here you'll find all the basic building blocks brought together to build the foundation needed to become a successful developer.
About Java
There are a few aspects of programming with Java that are worth knowing before you start writing Java code. This section highlights a few fundamentals that every developer needs to be aware of.
- Java Is Case Sensitive
- Reserved Words in Java
- Using Java Naming Conventions
- Using Implementation Comments
Data Types
Being able to store and manipulate values in Java programs is essential to making a useful application. This section outlines what simple data types offer and how they can be used.
Objects
The correct use of objects is fundamental to building Java applications. This section provides insight in object-orientated programming in Java.