Synopses & Reviews
Let Cay Horstmann teach you to think like a programmer!If you really want to master Java, it's not enough to know the code. you must begin to think like a programmer, and in this newest edition of his bestselling guide, Java Concepts, programming guru Cay Horstmann shows you how.
Updated to integrate Java 6, Java Concepts, Fifth Edition introduces you to fundamental programming techniques and design skills that are crucial to learning how to program. Drawing on his many years of experience as an expert programmer and teacher, Horstmann brings out the most important elements of computing, problem solving, and program design.
Thanks to Horstmann's proven formula, you'll complete this book with a thorough grounding ion programming concepts and problem-solving and get quickly up to speed writing efficient and successful programs.
FEATURES OF THE NEW FIFTH
Synopsis
Thorough grounding in programming concepts and problem-solving
Gradual introduction to object-oriented programming techniques, beginning in Chapter 2
Testing Track, color coded in TOC and page margins, emphasizes content and pedagogy that supports test-driven approach to programming.
Graphics Track, color coded in TOC and page margins, emphasizes optional graphics material.
Programming Projects in LabRat
* Updated programming assignments reflect test-driven methodology
* LabRat tool permits automated submission and grading of students programs
About the Author
CAY S. HORSTMANN is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at San Jose State University. He is an experienced professional programmer and was Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Preview Systems, Inc. He is also a consultant for major corporations, universities and organizations on C++, Java, Windows, and Internet programming. Horstmann is the author of many successful professional and academic books, including Object Oriented Design and Patterns, Big Java, Big C++, Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials ( all with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), and core Java (Sun Microsystems Press), with Gary Cornell.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Special Features.
Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. Using Objects.
Chapter 3. Implementing Classes.
Chapter 4. Fundamental Data Types.
Chapter 5. Decisions.
Chapter 6. Iteration.
Chapter 7. Arrays and Array Lists.
Chapter 8. Designing Classes.
Chapter 9. Interfaces and Polymorphism.
Chapter 10. Inheritance.
Chapter 11. Input/Output and Exception Handling.
Chapter 12. Object-Oriented Design.
Chapter 13. Recursion.
Chapter 14. Sorting and Searching.
Chapter 15. An Introduction to Data Structures.
Chapter 16. Advanced Data Structures.
Appendix A. Java Language Coding Guidelines.
Appendix B. The Basic Latin and Latin-1 Subsets of Unicode.
Appendix C. The Java Library.
Glossary.
Index.
Illustration Credits.