Tony Gaddis

Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects, Global Edition

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Produktbeschreibung

For courses in computer programming in Java. A clear and student-friendly way to teach Java fundamentals. With Revel� for Starting Out with Java: Control Structures Through Objects, CS1 author and instructor Tony Gaddis uses a step-by-step approach to introduce students to programming in Java. Procedural programming, control structures and methods, is covered before object-oriented programming to ensure that students understand fundamental programming and problem-solving concepts. Every chapter includes clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, focused explanations, and an abundance of exercises. The 8th Edition introduces students to JShell, including JShell experiment sections that offer students opportunities to explore Java coding and prototyping. Updated topics include new coverage of JavaFX, several new String methods, variable declarations using var to simplify complex variable declarations, expanded inheritance coverage, and more. Revel empowers students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, students read and practice essential coding skills in one continuous experience, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Learn more about Revel.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson Education Limited
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2024
• ISBN-13: 9781292453248
• ISBN-10: 1292453249
• Artikelnr.: 67321719

Autorenporträt

About our author Tony Gaddis is the principal author of the Starting Out With series of textbooks. He has 20 years of experience teaching computer science courses, primarily at Haywood Community College. Tony is a highly acclaimed instructor who was previously selected as the North Carolina Community College "Teacher of the Year" and has received the Teaching Excellence award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. The Starting Out With series includes introductory textbooks covering programming logic and design, C++, Java, Microsoft� Visual Basic�, Microsoft� Visual C#, Python, Alice and App Inventor, all published by Pearson.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction to Computers and Java
2. Java Fundamentals
3. Decision Structures
4. Loops and Files
5. Methods
6. A First Look at Classes
7. Arrays and the ArrayList Class
8. A Second Look at Classes and Objects
9. Text Processing and Wrapper Classes
10. Inheritance
11. Exceptions and Advanced File I/O
12. JavaFX: GUI Programming and Basic Controls
13. JavaFX: Advanced Controls
14. JavaFX: Graphics, Effects, and Media
15. Recursion
16. Databases
APPENDICES
1. JOptionPane Dialogs
2. The ASCII/Unicode Characters
3. Operator Precedence and Associativity
4. Java Keywords
5. Installing OpenJDK and Using the JDK Documentation
6. Installing and Working with JavaFX
7. Using the javadoc Utility
8. More about the Math Class
9. Packages
10. Working with Records and Random Access Files
11. Downloading and Installing Apache Derby
12. The QuickSort Algorithm
13. Named Colors
14. Answers to Odd-Numbered Review Questions
CASE STUDIES
1. Calculating Sales Commission
2. The Amortization Class
3. The PinTester Class
4. Parallel Arrays
5. The FeetInches Class
6. The SerialNumber Class
7. A Simple Text Editor Application Using Swing