**A practical introduction to Java programming—fully revised for the latest version, Java SE 17** Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 17, this hands-on resource shows, step by step, how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt, the book starts with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. From there, you will learn essential Java keywords, syntax, and commands. *Java: A Beginner’s Guide, Ninth Edition* covers the basics and touches on advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, Lambda expressions, and Swing. Enumeration, modules, and interface methods are also clearly explained. This guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding necessary to get you up and running developing Java applications in no time! * Clearly explains all of the new Java SE 17 features * Features self-tests, exercises, and downloadable code samples * Written by bestselling author and leading Java authority Herbert Schildt