Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Walter Savitch (Author), Frank Carrano (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136072259 | ISBN-13: 978-0136072256 | Publication Date: June 9, 2008 | Edition: 5

Trusted authors Savitch and Carrano examine problem solving and programming techniques with Java.

Readers are introduced to object-oriented programming and important concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. More emphasis on design and algorithms before coding in programming examples and case studies. More attention given to using methods prior to defining methods. Coverage of enumerations and the for-each loop.. Additional coverage of interfaces and polymorphism New glossary of terms.. A useful reference for programmers who need to brush up their Java skills.

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About the Author

Frank M. Carrano is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Rhode Island. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Syracuse University in 1969. His interests include data structures, computer science education, social issues in computing, and numerical computation. Professor Carrano is particularly interested in the design and delivery of undergraduate courses in computer science. He has authored several well-known computer science textbooks for undergraduates.

 

Walter Savitch received his Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969. Since that time he has been on the faculty at the University of California at San Diego and is currently a Professor of Computer Science and director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Cognitive Science. Professor Savitch’s research areas include complexity theory, formal language theory, computational linguistics, and the development of computer science education materials. In addition to writing numerous research articles and involvement in other editorial projects, he has written a number of well-known computer science textbooks, including Pascal, Ada, and C++ CS1 and CS2 textbooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 899 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (June 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136072259
• ISBN-13: 978-0136072256
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for a beginner to Java and Object Oriented Programing Concepts, February 25, 2009

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This review is from: Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent resource for a beginner to object oriented programming languages to get a handle on Java and the basic concepts of OOP. Even if you are a complete novice to programming or the basic logic involved (i.e. loops, if - else if statements), this book will be valuable to you, though you may struggle initially with a few of the logical concepts. The book starts with the basics, provides well commented examples and avoids overwhelming the reader by initially avoiding topics that are irrelevant to a complete beginner to Java and OO programming.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book - but you may need additional resources, November 11, 2010

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Stephen Pellerine (In a bookshelf somewhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book, on programming with Java, is very different than most books we own (unless you are a computer programmer). For me the difference was that unlike other books - with this one you immediately apply what you are reading, assuming you are using this as a course or learning tool. So, new to Java I was, it was simply difficult armed with "a" book. I found myself better off with a range of additional sources with a range of example codes and platforms to test my code in. Java for Dummies was actually great - but in addition to.

If you are new to Java (and programming concepts) there will not be one book that makes it all clear (I think) and I would recommend selecting a few books for the shelf. Just because we may not get things straight away does not take away from this book - as I feel newbies to any discipline will benefit from a range of sources, it just makes sense.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good to have, March 11, 2010

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This review is from: Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Got this book a few years ago for a college class. Don't remember having any problems with it,and I passed the class with an A.