Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects

by Tony Gaddis

You are purchasing a standalone product; MyProgrammingLab ® does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyProgrammingLab search for 0134059875 / 9780134059877 Starting Out with From Control Structures through Objects plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 6/e Package consists MyProgrammingLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For courses in computer programming in Java Starting Out with From Control Structures through Objects provides a brief yet detailed introduction to programming in the Java language. Starting out with the fundamentals of data types and other basic elements, readers quickly progress to more advanced programming topics and skills. By moving from control structures to objects, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the Java language and its applications. As with all Gaddis texts, the Sixth Edition is clear, easy to read, and friendly in tone. The text teaches by example throughout, giving readers a chance to apply their learnings by beginning to code with Java. Also available with MyProgrammingLab MyProgrammingLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. MyProgrammingLab allows you to engage your students in the course material before, during, and after class with a variety of activities and assessments.

Genres: Textbooks, Programming, Computer Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Education

1224 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2009

Reviews

[Burrito von Ska]

The plot is a little hard to follow, but I'm powering thru it, hoping it gets better.

[Derek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awesome way to start out with Java. The only thing about this book is that it is geared towards complementing 1st year CS courses rather than purely self-taught programming. I'm of the latter so I did some additional work to make sure I knew each concept well enough and learn the relevant material for today's Java ecosystem.

I also disliked the way it taught the later portions, particularly with Swing and SQL. There are much better online tutorials out there.

This book should only be used for the fundamentals. The primary benefit of this book are the questions at the back of each chapter to make sure you know your stuff. Unfortunately, the answers are locked behind taking a CS course so you're SOL if you want to check your answers. It's fairly easy to troubleshoot and make sure the code is running properly though.

[Rory Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

A First class textbook. If you are an absolute beginner and wish to get to a good standard then I would absolutely recommend this book. It's full of information and hints and tips. Every chapter has checkpoints to test your knowledge, Common mistakes, and plenty of real-world programming challenges to actually help you put the things you learn into practise. The only failing is the redudent chapter on Applets as they aren't used these days, but for everything else, this is a perfect method to learn Java.
Highly recommended, and I wouldn't get into my software development job without it.

[George Samir · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was the first programming book for me. Actually I've learned all programming basics from it. It's very great book to start learning programming.

[Ariyasacca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patient authors create masterpieces

[Rachel Aranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very useful book to learn Java for beginners. There was a lot of good code snippets and tips for students new to Java programming. Nice to see a textbook without excess graphics or pictures that actually is a textbook. Only thing I would change is if there would have been answers for the exercises in the back of the book. Didn't really appreciate hoping I was right.

[Carrieann Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book to learn the basics. Well coordinated book with plenty of example and exercises.

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dear god, kill me. But really I found this book more useful than my professor's explanations.