Java Programming: Introductory [Paperback]

Joyce (Joyce Farrell) Farrell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0760010692 | ISBN-13: 978-0760010693 | Publication Date: October 22, 1998

This book distinguishes itself from other Java titles in that it does not assume prior programming experience and introduces object-oriented techniques early and explores them extensively. The book is interspersed with step-by-step exercises illustrating the concepts as they are explained. Java applications, using JDK, are introduced prior to applets so a user has a more thorough understanding of the programming process. Java applications are built from the beginning, rather than having the user manipulate pre-written objects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology (October 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760010692
• ISBN-13: 978-0760010693
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,993,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: Java Programming: Introductory (Paperback)

After Reading this book, I felt I understand what programming is and especially the Graphics User Interface is most vividly described. Maybe because I have no programming experience and is eager to know what Java is about that I find this book useful in trying to understand what Java is all about. I sincerely recommed this book to beginners.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! AVOID THIS BOOK AT ALL COST!, September 24, 2001

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"danspurling" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Programming: Introductory (Paperback)

WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! AVOID THIS BOOK AT ALL COST!
This woman is a moron. She has no business writing any type of instructional textbook. After attempting to learn Java with this book, I have a newfound definition for the word "frustration". Do yourself a favor and do not buy anything written or co-authored by this woman. I own the book but will not sell it because I don't want others to become as frustrated as I was while trying to learn Java. If there was a lower rating than 1 star, she would have gotten it here.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! AVOID THIS BOOK AT ALL COST!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, but No Answers, May 10, 2000

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This review is from: Java Programming: Introductory (Paperback)

This is a great book to help you learn Java Programming. Unfortunately, it is part of a course system, so you cannot get the answers to the questions and exercises unless you are part of that course. This dramatically decreases the usefulness of this book. I wish I knew a way around this limitation.