Synopses & Reviews
No one brews up a better Java guide than Cay Horstmann and in this
Third Edition of
Big Java he’s perfected his recipe. Thoroughly updated to include Java 6, the
Third Edition of Horstmann’s bestselling text helps you absorb computing concepts and programming principles, develop strong problem-solving skills, and become a better programmer, all while exploring the elements of Java that are needed to write real-life programs.
A top-notch introductory text for beginners, Big Java, Third Edition is also a thorough reference for students and professionals alike to Java technologies, Internet programming, database access, and many other areas of computer science.
Features of the Third Edition:
- The 'Objects Gradual' approach leads you into object-oriented thinking step-by-step, from using classes, implementing simple methods, all the way to designing your own object-oriented programs.
- A strong emphasis on test-driven development encourages you to consider outcomes as you write programming code so you design better, more usable programs
- Helpful “Testing Track” introduces techniques and tools step by step, ensuring that you master one before moving on to the next
- New teaching and learning tools in WileyPLUS—including a unique assignment checker that enables you to test your programming problems online before you submit them for a grade
- Graphics topics are developed gradually throughout the text, conveniently highlighted in separate color-coded sections
- Updated coverage is fully compatible with Java 5 and includes a discussion of the latest Java 6 features
Synopsis
Completely updated to incorporate JAVA Version 5.0, this bestselling text and reference continues to provide a thorough understanding of Java. Combining a a proper foundation in the principles of programming and problem solving, and the expert guidance of Cay Horstmann, this book enables readers to take advantage of many of the exciting features of the Java language. In Big Java, Cay Horstmann offers a text comprehensive enough to cover both introductory programming concpets and the elements of Java that are needed to write real-life programs, while reinforcing problem-solving skills.
Synopsis
A new edition of the bestselling reference, this book provides an exploration into computer science, programming principles, and advanced features of Java Offers both introductory programming concepts and the elements of Java Version 5.0 that are necessary to write real-life programs Discusses why different data structures are needed, the applications they are suited for, and the advantages and disadvantages of their possible implementations Includes case studies to reinforce good programming practices and strengthen problem-solving skillsSynopsis
* Updated coverage is fully compatible with Java 5 and includes a discussion of the latest Java 6 features
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 Java Concepts, Big C++, Object Oriented Design and Patterns, and 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.
1 Introduction.
2 Using Objects.
3 Implementing Classes
4 Fundamental Data Types.
5 Decisions.
6 Iteration.
7 Arrays and Array Lists.
8 Designing Classes.
9 Interfaces and Polymorphism.
10 Inheritance.
11 Input/Output and Exception Handling.
12 Object-Oriented Design.
13 Recursion.
14 Sorting and Searching.
15 An Introduction to Data Structures.
16 Advanced Data Structures.
17 Generic Programming.
18 Graphical User Interfaces (Advanced).
19 Files and Streams (Advanced).
20 Multithreading (Advanced).
21 Internet Networking (Advanced).
22 Relational Databases (Advanced).
23 XML (Advanced).
24 Web Applications (Advanced).
Appendix A Java Language Coding Guidelines.
Appendix B The Basic Latin and Latin-1 Subsets of Unicode.
Appendix C The Java Library.
Appendix D Java Syntax Summary.
Appendix E Java Operator Summary.
Appendix F Java Keyword Summary.
Appendix G Metric Conversion Factors.
Appendix H HTML Summary.
Appendix I Tool Summary.
Appendix J Javadoc Summary.
Appendix K Number Systems.
Appendix L Bit and Shift Operations.
Appendix M UML Summary.
Glossary.
Index.
Illustration Credits.