Java An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming Plus MyLab Programming with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

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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.

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MyLab™ Programming is an online learning system designed to engage students and improve results. MyLab Programming consists of programming exercises correlated to the concepts and objectives in this book. Through practice exercises and immediate, personalized feedback, MyLab  Programming improves the programming competence of beginning students who often struggle with the basic concepts of programming languages.

0134710754 / 9780134710754 Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming Plus MyLab  Programming  with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 8/e

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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.

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