Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming / Edition 8

by Walter Savitch, Kenrick Mock

Overview

For courses in introductory Computer Science courses using Java, and other introductory programming courses in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, IT, and Business.

A Concise, Accessible Introduction to Java Programming

Ideal for a wide range of introductory computer science applications, Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 8th Edition introduces readers to object-oriented programming and important concepts such as design, testing and debugging, programming style, interfaces and inheritance, and exception handling. A concise, accessible introduction to Java, the text covers key Java language features in a manner that resonates with introductory programmers. Objects are covered early and thoroughly in the text. The author’s tried-and-true pedagogy incorporates numerous case studies, programming examples, and programming tips, while flexibility charts and optional graphics sections allow readers to review chapters and sections based on their needs. This 8th Edition incorporates new examples, updated material, and revisions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780134462035
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	02/23/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	1056
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Walter Savitch is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of California at San Diego. His interests include complexity theory, formal language theory, computational linguistics, and the development of computer science education materials, including several leading textbooks. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Computers and Java
2. Basic Computation
3. Flow of Control: Branching
4. Flow of Control: Loops
5. Defining Classes and Methods
6. More About Objects and Methods
7. Arrays
8. Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces
9. Exception Handling
10. Streams, File I/O, and Networking
11. Recursion
12. Dynamic Data Structures and Generics

Appendices:

1. Getting Java
2. Running Applets
3. Protected and Package Modifiers
4. The DecimalFormat Class
5. Javadoc
6. Differences Between C++ and Java
7. Unicode Character Codes
8. Introduction to Java 8 Functional Programming
9. The Iterator Interface
10. Cloning
11. Java Reserved Keywords

Index

Editorial Reviews

"The consistent usage of examples throughout the book is excellent. I rely heavily on examples for instruction as there is no better way to teach programming." — Joan Boone, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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