This book is an excellent and effective tutorial for learning the Java programming language from scratch. The book was conceived, on the one hand, as a guide for those who independently learn the Java programming language, and on the other hand, it can be perceived as a lecture course with practical exercises. The book contains a complete set of information about the syntax and concept of the Java language, necessary for the successful analysis and compilation of effective program codes. The material of the book is presented consistently and is accompanied by a large number of illustrative examples, diverse practical problems and a detailed analysis of their solutions. The book is extremely clear, clear and accessible, which, together with extensive visual practice (examples and programs), allows it to be recommended as an excellent choice for learning Java. The book is accompanied by a CD with program codes, a Java distribution, a Java programming environment (Net.) Beans), examples and many additional materials.