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Java Essentials Volume 2 : Object-Oriented Programming and Beyond Learn Advanced Java OOP, Inheritance, Polymorphism, GUI Development | Complete Java Programming Guide for Students - Lawrence G. Decamora III

Java Essentials Volume 2

Object-Oriented Programming and Beyond Learn Advanced Java OOP, Inheritance, Polymorphism, GUI Development | Complete Java Programming Guide for Students

By: Lawrence G. Decamora III, Vibrant Publishers

Paperback | 12 January 2026

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Master Advanced Java Programming with Complete Object-Oriented Development Skills

Key Features include: 

  • Comprehensive object-oriented programming coverage from basic to advanced 
  • Ideal for students, self-learners, and aspiring software developers 
  • Practical GUI development with AWT and Swing frameworks
  • Real-world application projects and hands-on coding exercises

Ready to upgradetransform your Java programming skills and build professional applications?

If you've mastered Java fundamentals and want to advance to object-oriented programming mastery, Java Essentials Volume 2: Object-Oriented Programming and Beyond is your comprehensive guide to modern Java application development. This book is meticulously designed for students taking second-semester Java courses, self-taught programmers ready for advanced techniques, and junior developers seeking to strengthen their foundation in professional-grade Java development.

The book expertly guides you through essential object-oriented concepts including classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces, then advances to practical application development with exception handling, file I/O, and the powerful Collections and Generics Framework. You'll gain hands-on experience building complete desktop applications using AWT and Swing, mastering event handling techniques that reflect real-world software engineering practices.

Each chapter builds systematically on previous knowledge, supported by clear examples, practical exercises, and professional coding standards that prepare you for industry-level Java development.

After reading this book, you'll be able to: 

  • Design and implement robust object-oriented Java applications 
  • Master inheritance, polymorphism, and advanced class features 
  • Build professional desktop applications with GUI frameworks
  • Handle exceptions and assertions for reliable, production-ready code

Part of the SLM Series, this book serves as an invaluable resource for advancing from beginner programming to professional Java application development.

Industry Reviews

Java Essentials Volume 2 is a well-crafted text that sets clear learning objectives for each chapter. It leads students through the material with clear, well-coded examples.

-- John McManus

Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Science Randolph-Macon College

A strong guide to staying current with the modern language features, benefiting developers at all stages of their careers.

-- Shay Brennan-Kelly

Principal Software Engineer

The conversational flow keeps you engaged, the curveball exercises keep you honest, and the depth keeps you coming back. This is technical writing done right.

-- Dineshotham Kumar K

Software Engineer Candescent Technologies

Really useful book and well written. Java is a hard language to learn, but everything was described in a detailed enough way!

-- Giulia Rossi

NetGalley Reviewer

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