Java Programming: Program Design Including Data Structures (Paperback)

by D.S. Malik (Author)

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Product Description
Java Programming: Program Design Including Data Structures is intended for a two-semester CS1/CS2 sequence in Java, beginning with core computer science concepts and moving into data structures later in the text. Each chapter employs D.S. Malik’s proven pedagogy, including complete programming examples, extensive exercise sets, full-color code, and clear visual diagrams.

About the Author
Dr. D.S. Malik teaches Mathematics and Computer Science at Creighton University. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio University in 1985. He has published more than 45 papers and 15 books on abstract algebra, fuzzy automata theory and languages, fuzzy logic and its applications, information science, and programming.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1616 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418835404
• ISBN-13: 978-1418835408
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars text book bought for class, June 4, 2009

By	Lorna Dillard (paw paw, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this for my son for his college course. I was happy to buy it from this source it was less expensive and arrived in a timely manner in great condition

1.0 out of 5 stars difficult to utilize in a learning environment, March 1, 2009

By	B. Doucette (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had to use this book in an Objects Graduate class and though the earlier chapters did instruct as to complete the exercises. But once past the 6th chapter, the book gave poor instructions on methods, arrays and objects. Many of my fellow students were of the same opinion. The exercise solutions were better found on the net rather than between the pages of this book. I think this book made Java much more difficult to learn.

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4.0 out of 5 stars massive introduction to Java and data structures, January 30, 2006

By	W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A very hefty book (1600 pages!) that teaches Java from scratch. The reader does not have to know anything about programming. The math requirements are also modest. Basically, if you are at the level of finishing high school or in the first year of university, your maths preparation should suffice.

The teaching of Java is well done. Though I am uncertain what really distinguishes this book from several others on Java.

There are also instructions about various common data structures used throughout computing. Lists [including linked lists], sets, hash tables, and the like. Important ideas that transcend Java. The students may not appreciate it, but Java is nice in that it comes with these structures implemented. Whereas other languages like C or C++ require you to install optional libraries, or to code these by hand.