Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Walter Savitch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131492020 | ISBN-13: 978-0131492028 | Publication Date: December 30, 2004 | Edition: 4

In a conversational style, best-selling author Walter Savitch teaches programmers problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Introduces object-oriented programming and important computer science concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. Includes thorough coverage of the Swing libraries and event-driven programming. Provides a concise, accessible introduction to Java that covers key language features. Covers objects thoroughly and early, with an emphasis on applications over applets. A useful reference for programmers who want to brush up on their Java skills.

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"The consistent usage of examples throughout the book is excellent. I rely heavily on examples for instruction as there is no better way to teach programming." — Joan Boone, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Introductory Programming / Java™  --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1309 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131492020
• ISBN-13: 978-0131492028
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st edition review, August 17, 2005

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Juan J. Casero (Hialeah, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I have just completed (i need only two more chapters) the first of edition of this book. While not as exhaustive as the the edition for sale here I can tell you the author is good at what he does. I haven't decided if I am going to purchase this edition but let me say that the author's prose style reminds me of the best computer programming books I read while I was an undergraduate at the University of Florida in the early 90's. This book is suitable for teaching a first or second year class of computer science students at a university. Unlike those silly "Teach yourself Java programming in 24 hours" this is the kind of programming book that really teaches you something.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely The Best Introduction To Java, January 29, 2005

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Andrew - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was written by someone who truly knows how to teach and not merely transmit knowledge from brain to paper. His treatment of object oriented programming concepts in chapters 4 and 5 is FLAWLESS. No other author does such a thorough job (this includes Deitel, Horton, Schildt, Cadenhead, etc) and I speak as the owner of these (and other texts). Let this book be your first stop towards obtaining the Sun Java Programmer and Developer Certifications as well as IBM's Websphere Certifications. But don't forget to purchase the Java Language Specification as well.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book; unethical publisher, September 28, 2006

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Robin Lindsay - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is excellent. The author writes about programming in a clear and concise way that makes Java make sense. While Java may not be the simplest language to start with, it is widely used throughout the industry and provides a solid stepping stone to other languages. Savitch provides many examples of code and explains how it works, step by step. Too many programming books assume the reader will fill in missing pieces. Finally, an author who fills them in for us!

But buyer beware: the access code to the website that the book promotes as free is missing. If you go to the website you will find that you actually have to pay for the privilege. Sounds like the classic bait and switch to me, and in a book this price, it's a real disappointment.

I exchanged many emails with the publisher, Pearson. Finally they admitted that some booksellers do not include the access code in their books. Well, why can't they make this clear in the book and on the website, instead of luring people to spend money for what is supposed to be free access?

So it's the same old story: the author is excellent but the publisher, Pearson, is unethical.