Java Gently (International Computer Science Series) [Paperback]

J. M. Bishop (Author), Judy Bishop (Author), Judy M. Bishop (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201342979 | ISBN-13: 978-0201342970 | Publication Date: April 1998 | Edition: 2nd

The Java programming language is revolutionizing the world of computing and is set to become the language taught to programming students around the world. This text is a programming text which aims to teach students how to program, and how to do it in the best possible style in Java. In the process, Java Gently covers all of the Java language, its standard libraries and utilities, and the prospects it offers for the future. In terms of programming, it covers object-orientation, software design, structured programming, graphical user interfacing, networking and finishes with an introduction to algorithms and data structures. Judy Bishop's approach and style will excite students and keep them interested in programming, covering the Web aspects of Java whilst ensuring that the important principles of good programming are mastered.

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From the Back Cover

The Java programming language is

revolutionizing the world of computing

and is set to become the language taught

to programming students around the world.

Java Gently is a programming text which

aims to teach students how to program,

and how to do it in the best possible style

in Java. In the process, Java Gently covers

all of the Java language, its standard

libraries and utilities and the prospects it

offers for the future. In terms of

programming, it covers object-orientation,

software design, structured programming,

graphical user interfacing, networking and

finishes with an introduction to algorithms

and data structures.

Judy Bishop's approach and style will

excite students and keep them interested

in programming, covering the Web aspects

of Java while ensuring that the important

principles of good programming are

mastered.

Hallmark Features

explanation by example, with over 75

fully-worked examples and case studies end of chapter summaries ten-point quizzes at the end of each

chapter, with answers over 100 exercises an active Web site containing all the

examples and a discussion board object-oriented class diagrams

illustrating the examples emphasis on sound algorithm design

and thorough testing a unique notation for presenting Java

syntax to the novice programmer requires no knowledge of programming

or mathematics. New for the Second Edition

complete update to Java 1.1 emphasis on the correct use of the

event model and object-orientation coverage of advanced Java features

and APTs, including RMI and JDBC

About the Author

Judy Bishop is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria, and has a wealth of experience teaching programming to undergraduates. She is the author of eight textbooks. She serves on IFIP and IEEE committees concerned with technical programming issues and the worldwide promotion of computing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 391 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub (Sd); 2nd edition (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201342979
• ISBN-13: 978-0201342970
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,043,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good book for beginning programmers!, February 5, 2000

By A Customer

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

I am so sorry that I chose this book for my CS 1 course! I wish I could start the semester over. At first glance this looked like a reasonable book but by Chapter 3 I knew we were in trouble. Bishop introduces material too quickly, too compactly, and too abstractly. Her examples are huge and cumbersome. My kids are really confused and probably annoyed -- Here's another stupid college textbook that makes us feel like nincompoops! The title is *QUITE* misleading; this is *NOT* a gentle introduction to Java or programming principles. By the way, there's a cultural barrier, too, that North American students will find hard to hurdle. Just check out the "1 man went to mow" song on p. 68 to find out what I mean.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Summary of the Reviews so far, February 3, 2001

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Bjorn Kommedal "bjornkom" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java Gently (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

If you take a look at the reviews so far, you will see one common denominator: those who have little programming experience are greatly frustrated with this book. But programmers who need to learn a new language, seem to think that it is quite OK. I would have to place myself in the first category. I read the first couple of chapters as part of a university course, but soon abandoned the book. The learning curve is way too steep for beginners. The progression of themes bears witness of limited pedagogical insight. But I still believe that folks with plenty of programming experience may enjoy this book. I give it two stars, though, primarily because of the inappropriate title. This is NOT a 'gentle' introduction to Java. Maybe the third edition has improved in this respect (published December 2000)?

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars look somewhere else, December 21, 2000

By A Customer

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

I have recently being appointed to teach Java and Object oriented programming to a class in my Institute. Upon poor advice from one of my colleagues, i recommended this book to my class. However i have found it to be a totally frustrating experience using this book as a class text. It is structured very poorly and the author seems to jump all over the place. she introduces complex examples early on the book without any proper explanation of the underlying concepts. She leaves the proper discussion of objects too late in the book and the object and class design methodologies are unclear and poorly explained. an awful book i have now switched to another book by Morelli called Java Java Java which is structured much more cleverly.