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Introduction to Programming with Java: A Problem Solving Approach
This book teaches the reader how to write programs using Java. It does so with a unique approach that combines fundamentals first with objects early. The book transitions smoothly through a carefully selected set of procedural programming fundamentals to object-oriented fundamentals. During this early transition and beyond, the book emphasizes problem solving. For example, Chapter 2 is devoted to algorithm development, Chapter 8 is devoted to program design, and problem-solving sections appear throughout the book. Problem-solving skills are fostered with the help of an interactive, iterative presentation style: Here's the problem. How can we solve it? How can we improve the solution? Some key features include:
-A conversational, easy-to-follow writing style.
-Many executable code examples that clearly and efficiently illustrate key concepts.
-Extensive use of UML class diagrams to specify problem organization.
-Simple GUI programming early, in an optional standalone graphics track.
-Well-identified alternatives for altering the book's sequence to fit individual needs.
-Well-developed projects in six different academic disciplines, with a handy summary.
-Detailed customizable PowerPointTM lecture slides, with icon-keyed hidden notes.
Student Resources:
Links to compiler software - for Sun's Java2 SDK toolkit, Helios's TextPad, Eclipse, NetBeans, and BlueJ.
TextPad tutorial.
Eclipse tutorials.
Textbook errata.
All textbook example programs and associated resource files.
Instructor Resources:
Customizable PowerPoint lecture slides with hidden notes. Hidden notes provide comments that supplement the displayed text in the lecture slides. For example, if the displayed text asks a question the hidden notes provide the answer.
Exercise solutions.
Project solutions.
Supplemental Chapters to Accommodate an Objects-Late Approach are available.
Click this link to reach the supplemental chapters.
""The authors have done a superb job of organizing the various chapters to allow the students to enjoy programming in Java from day one. I am deeply impressed with the entire textbook. I would have my students keep this text and use it throughout their academic career as an excellent Java programming source book." - Benjamin B. Nystuen, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs"
""The authors have done a great job in describing the technical aspects of programming. The authors have an immensely readable writing style. I have an extremely favorable impression of Dean and Dean's proposed text." - Shyamal Mitra, University of Texas at Austin"
""The overall impression of the book was that it was "friendly" to read. I think this is a great strength, simply because students reading it, and especially students who are prone to reading to understand, will appreciate this approach rather than the regular hardcore programming mentality." - Andree Jacobson, University of New Mexico"
-A conversational, easy-to-follow writing style.
-Many executable code examples that clearly and efficiently illustrate key concepts.
-Extensive use of UML class diagrams to specify problem organization.
-Simple GUI programming early, in an optional standalone graphics track.
-Well-identified alternatives for altering the book's sequence to fit individual needs.
-Well-developed projects in six different academic disciplines, with a handy summary.
-Detailed customizable PowerPointTM lecture slides, with icon-keyed hidden notes.
Student Resources:
Links to compiler software - for Sun's Java2 SDK toolkit, Helios's TextPad, Eclipse, NetBeans, and BlueJ.
TextPad tutorial.
Eclipse tutorials.
Textbook errata.
All textbook example programs and associated resource files.
Instructor Resources:
Customizable PowerPoint lecture slides with hidden notes. Hidden notes provide comments that supplement the displayed text in the lecture slides. For example, if the displayed text asks a question the hidden notes provide the answer.
Exercise solutions.
Project solutions.
Supplemental Chapters to Accommodate an Objects-Late Approach are available.
Click this link to reach the supplemental chapters.
""The authors have done a superb job of organizing the various chapters to allow the students to enjoy programming in Java from day one. I am deeply impressed with the entire textbook. I would have my students keep this text and use it throughout their academic career as an excellent Java programming source book." - Benjamin B. Nystuen, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs"
""The authors have done a great job in describing the technical aspects of programming. The authors have an immensely readable writing style. I have an extremely favorable impression of Dean and Dean's proposed text." - Shyamal Mitra, University of Texas at Austin"
""The overall impression of the book was that it was "friendly" to read. I think this is a great strength, simply because students reading it, and especially students who are prone to reading to understand, will appreciate this approach rather than the regular hardcore programming mentality." - Andree Jacobson, University of New Mexico"
960 pages, Paperback
First published December 29, 2007
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About the author
John Dean
5 booksDr. John Dean is an Associate Professor of Computer Science.
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December 16, 2012
A good starter book to OOP and Java programming. Fairly easy to understand/read. A recommendable book to anyone starting to learn programming.
January 25, 2015
I really enjoyed this textbook for my first programming class. It really improved my understanding of programming and how to program. Great for beginners.
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