Java Foundations: Introduction to Program Design and Data Structures

by John Lewis, Peter DePasquale, Joe Chase

Inspired by the success of their best-selling introductory programming text, "Java Software Solutions, " authors Lewis, DePasquale, and Chase now release "Java Foundations, Second Edition." This text is a comprehensive resource for instructors who want a two-or three-semester introduction to programming textbook that includes detail on data structures topics. "Java Foundations" introduces a Software Methodology early on and revisits it throughout to ensure students develop sound program development skills from the beginning. Control structures are covered before writing classes, providing a solid foundation of fundamental concepts and sophisticated topics.

Genres: Reference, Textbooks

912 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2007

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Reviews

[Harkirat · Rating 1 out of 5]

Garbage book. Too many errors and typos. Unclear explanations. Strictly not a beginner friendly. Always doubt pearson books for lots of mistakes, errors and typos.

[Patrick Song · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a good intro text. It doesn't describe basic data structures like ArrayLists. Some of the code has errors and doesn't compile. Some of the example programs need 10 or more supporting programs, but we are expected to know which to include. There are also a lot of typos.

I'm unhappy with the VitalSource e-book reader app. It's slow and crashes almost every day. The highlighting function doesn't work for parts in math notation, which are often the most important parts. The "Video Notes" don't play either.

[dieulinh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Content was probably like a 4/5 helpfulness, -1/5 tone. I can't remember. All I know is every time I think of this, I am reminded of the worst semester of my life. So 4/5 + -1/5 + -39523904/5 personal experience is like a one star. #GirlMath #ImNeverWrong

[Zack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to follow, from basics to advanced topics. Great layout and examples.