This book is an introductory text in computer science, focusing on programming principles and practices. Why should you choose this book for your first course in computer science? Here are the key reasons:
- The book's point for view goes beyond language syntax and foucuses on computer science concepts.
- The object-oriented paradigm is emphasized from the outset, exposing you to classes from the first
chapters so you won't have to un-learn procedural habits.
- The book will motivate you to master the pratical aspects of programming, with lots of useful tips and
a full chapter on testing and debugging.
- The book covers the concepts of the Java language, library (Version 5.0), and tools at a depth that is
sufficient to solve real-world programming problems.
- The book teaches the standard Java language--not a specialized "traning wheelsW environment.
Chapter 1 Intorduction
Chapter 2 Using Objects
Chapter 3 Implementing Classes
Chapter 4 Fundamental Data Types
Chapter 5 Programming Graphics (Optional)
Chapter 6 Decisions
Chapter 7 Iteration
Chapter 8 Arrays and Array Lists
Chapter 9 Designing Classes
Chapter 10 Testing and Debugging
Etc.