Java from the Beginning (International Computer Science Series) [Paperback]

Jan Skansholm (Author)

Book Description

Series: International Computer Science Series | Publication Date: December 22, 1999

This book teaches the key characteristics and functions of the Java programming language to students who have some familiarity with computer concepts such as windows, menus, web pages, and the Internet. "Java from the Beginning "is for today's students who require a modern approach to programming languages. It is no longer enough just to master the basic concepts and constructs of a programming language - today's graduates are required to write programs that include GUIs, interactive media and various methods of communication. In this book Jan Skansholm gives an accessible introduction to the modern way of programming while ensuring that the ultimate aims of the student are kept well in focus.

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Features

• Requires no previous programming experience, and focuses on building programming skills by example
• Object-oriented programming and design are integrated throughout
• Offers examples of many different kinds of graphics components during its presentation of graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
• Provides a complete discussion of inheritance mechanisms, covering such concepts as dynamic binding, polymorphism, abstract classes, and interfacing
• Dedicates entire chapters to the following Java topics: exception handling, active objects and threads, events handling, streams and files, and communication

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About the Author

Jan Skansholm is a lecturer in the Computer Science Department at Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 540 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Education; 1st edition (December 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201398125
• ISBN-13: 978-0201398120
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,890,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginnners book., April 16, 2000

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Roar Jensen (Roskilde, Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java from the Beginning (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

"Java from The Beginning" is almost a perfect beginners book on OOP using Java. It gently starts by teaching you how to set up yor Java environment. Then it begins telling you how to create yor own classes using examples showing how to create and use variables and methods. This book covers the basic parts of Java and introduces more advanced features like threads, eventdriven programs and networking. It dosn't cover the advanced features very deeply but it provides you with a good base for futher reading. This book also contains an introduction to object oriented design. Again not very deeply covered, but it gives you a good base for further reading.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginners book., April 16, 2000

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Roar Jensen (Roskilde, Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java from the Beginning (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

"Java From the Beginning" is an excellent first step into object oriented programming using Java. I've read several books in the 'getting started with java' context. This one is the absolute best I've read in this context. "Java From the Beginning" really starts from the beginning. It gently introduces you to set up your java environment and how to use the java-tools.

This book is an introduction to OOP using Java. It does a really good job. It keeps you on track, making sure you are not forgetting anything by good and relevant exercises and it also continuosly keeps putting new knowledge on what you just learned. "Java From the Beginning" teach you how to constuct classes and programs in good object oriented tradition. It shows you how to use terms like inheritance and polymorphism in proper ways. It starts from the beginning using primitive examples and later on th book also covers more advanced features like Threads, Eventdriven programming and networking. These advanced features are not deeply covered, but they are covered in a way that provides you with a good base for optaining futher knowledge.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for understanding concepts of Java, February 17, 2010

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This review is from: Java from the Beginning (2nd Edition) (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

I read the first edition of this book at my University Library and felt it was absolutely perfect for any beginner to the Java platform. I made the perfect decision to buy the second edition of the book for my personal reference and broaden my java skills.