NetBeans IDE 8 Cookbook

NetBeans IDE 8 Cookbook
Over 75 practical recipes to maximize your productivity with NetBeans

About This Book

• Increase developer productivity using features like refactoring and code creation
• Test applications effectively using JUnit, TestNG and Arquilian
• A recipe based guide filled with practical examples to help you create robust applications using NetBeans

Who This Book Is For
If you're a Java developer of any level using NetBeans and want to learn how to get the most out of NetBeans, then this book is for you. Learning how to utilize NetBeans will provide a firm foundation for your Java application development.

In Detail
From the start to the end of a Java project's lifecycle, this book will show you how to perform many key tasks with the NetBeans IDE, uncovering more about mobile, desktop, and enterprise Java along the way.

You will start by creating Java projects and learning how to refactor and use NetBeans tools to increase developer efficiency. You will then get a walkthrough of how to create a desktop application before covering JavaFX and mobile applications and how to use external services within them. Having seen how to create many different types of applications, you will then be shown how to test and profile them before storing them in revision control systems such as Git or Subversion. Finally,you will learn how to extend NetBeans itself by adding new features to the IDE.

JavaFX For Dummies

Unleash the power of JavaFX for a wide range of devices

JavaFX For Dummies
JavaFX For Dummies gives you access to an innovative software platform that allows you to create and deliver rich Internet applications that can run across a wide variety of connected devices. This accessible book highlights the most important features of this powerful graphics platform, giving you the tools to understand it quickly and easily! No experience with JavaFX? No problem. JavaFX For Dummies has been written especially for newbies and it also serves as a great reference resource for more experienced Java developers.

Author Doug Lowe has been writing programming books for decades, and he brings his experience and passion to this guide, sharing his expert approach to coding using JavaFX. The book shows you how to work with JavaFX controls, how to enhance your scenic design, and also offers advice on how to make a splash with your programs. Then, the author wraps it all up with extra recommendations and resources to guide you as you move forward. * Helps developers quickly learn to take advantage of JavaFX's lightweight, high-performance platform * Highlights essential JavaFX features for simple coding that can be rolled out across multiple devices * Instructs readers on methods for creating compelling, visually appealing applications * Includes recommendations and resources for honing your JavaFX skills

With JavaFX For Dummies, you'll be on your way to easier, more efficient coding for a variety of connected devices.

OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808

OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808
Covers 100% of exam objectives, including developing Java applications, becoming proficient in Java data types, mastering operators and decision control structures, understanding encapsulation, class inheritance, polymorphism, and much more...

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Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:

• Developing Java applications
• Becoming proficient in Java data types
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• Constructing primitive and dynamic arrays
• Directing flow with loop mechanisms
• Defining methods, abstract and concrete classes, and interfaces
• Understanding encapsulation, class inheritance, and polymorphism
• Throwing and catching Java exceptions
• Working with the new Java 8 Local Date and Time API
• Introducing the new Java 8 Lambda predicate expressions

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About the Author
Jeanne Boyarsky, OCA/OCP, has worked as a Java developer for a bank in NYC for 12 years where she develops, mentors and conducts training. In her free time, she is a senior moderator at CodeRanch and works on the forum code base. Scott Selikoff, SCJP, has been a professional Java Enterprise developer for over 15 years. He currently operates Selikoff Solutions, LLC, which provides software consulting services to businesses in the tri-state New York City area.