"Java in easy steps: Covers Java 8" is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches how to create Java programs easily. The book is updated for Java 8 and includes chapters on key Java language features. It starts by explaining how to download and install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) for the Java SE platform. The book is designed for those new to programming and gradually builds knowledge of Java. By the end, readers will understand Java and be able to write and run their own Java programs on any Java-enabled computer.