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Java Concepts for AP Computer Science
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by Cay S. Horstmann
Sales Rank: 612352
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$85.40
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Hardcover: 880 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition July 20, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470181605
ISBN-13: 978-0470181607
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
Product Description
Thorough grounding in programming concepts and problem-solving
Gradual introduction to object-oriented programming techniques, beginning in Chapter 2
Testing Track, color coded in TOC and page margins, emphasizes content and pedagogy that supports test-driven approach to programming.
Graphics Track, color coded in TOC and page margins, emphasizes optional graphics material.
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Back Cover Copy
Let Cay Horstmann teach you to think like a programmer!
If you really want to master Java, it's not enough to know the code. you must begin to think like a programmer, and in this newest edition of his bestselling guide, Java Concepts, programming guru Cay Horstmann shows you how.
Updated to integrate Java 6, Java Concepts, Fifth Edition introduces you to fundamental programming techniques and design skills that are crucial to learning how to program. Drawing on his many years of experience as an expert programmer and teacher, Horstmann brings out the most important elements of computing, problem solving, and program design.
Thanks to Horstmann's proven formula, you'll complete this book with a thorough grounding ion programming concepts and problem-solving and get quickly up to speed writing efficient and successful programs.
FEATURES OF THE NEW FIFTH EDITION: - The 'Objects Gradual' approach leads you into object-oriented thinking step-by-step, from using classes, implementing simple methods, all the way to designing your own object-oriented programs.
- A strong emphasis on test-driven development encourages you to consider outcomes as you write programming code so you design better, more usable programs.
- Unique approach goes beyond language syntax to focus on computer science concepts and problem solving, encouraging you to think as a problem solver.
- New teaching and learning tools in WileyPLUS-including a unique assignment checker that enables you to test your programming problems online before you submit them for a grade.
- Helpful "Testing Track" introduces techniques and tools step-by-step, ensuring that you master one before moving on to the next.
- Graphics topics are developed gradually throughout the text, conveniently highlighted in separate color-coded sections.
- Updated coverage is fully compatible with Java 5 and includes a discussion of the latest Java 6 features.
Customer Reviews & Comments
As the teacher of college courses in computer science, I am always trolling the textbook waters looking for a new and better book. Therefore, that is the context within which I examined this book. It is designed for an introductory course in Java and covers all of the basics, although some are not covered in what I consider to be the proper depth. Objects are used throughout, although introduced in a gradual manner. The control constructs; the core properties of object-oriented programming such as encapsulation and polymorphism and many of the classes in the basic libraries are covered. The last two chapters introduce data structures, an area that is generally not considered to be a part of basic java. While I consider the book readable and the examples understandable, the coverage of the objects in the swing library is weak. In my opinion, the book would have been stronger had the chapters on data structures been dropped in favor of more coverage of the swing library and the event handling classes. While it is a good idea to begin with programs that are run from a command line, most programs released to the world will present a visual interface. Since I consider the creation of programs that present a visual interface yet still do significant underlying processing to be an essential component of my java course, I will not be adopting this book for my class.
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Java Concepts for AP Computer Science
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