false 3342433 1 <B> </B>Fundamental programming concepts are introduced using Alice and media computation examples to facilitate an easier transition to Java. <strong>KEY TOPICS</strong>: Getting Started with Alice; Program Design and Implementation in Alice; Object Oriented Concepts in Alice; Working with Objects in Java; Drawing in Java; Functions and Conditionals in Alice; Repetition: Loops in Alice; Modifying all Samples in a Sound in Java; Modifying Samples using Ranges; Modifying Pictures using Loops; Modifying Pixels in a Matrix; Conditionally Modifying Pixels; Creating Classes; Creating and Modifying Text; Repetition: Recursion in Alice; Speed; Encoding, Manipulating, and Creating Movies; Abstract Classes, Polymorphism, and Inheritance. <strong>MARKET</strong>: This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in video games or animated films that wants to learn programming in an approachable and intuitive manner. 3380731 11 10 2008 Exploring Wonderland: Introduction to Java Programming Using Alice and Media Computation 0 0 2 0 3342433 0136001599 9780136001591 0 0 0.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3342433.Exploring_Wonderland_Introduction_to_Java_Programming_Using_Alice_and_Media_Computation 0 0 false Wed Mar 11 18:18:58 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 18:18:58 -0700 2009 3342433 0136001599 9780136001591 0 0 0.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3342433.Exploring_Wonderland_Introduction_to_Java_Programming_Using_Alice_and_Media_Computation 0 0 false Sun Jul 06 20:50:14 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 20:50:14 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3342433