Object-Oriented Programming in Java with CDROM (Mitchell Waite Signature Series) [Hardcover]

Stephen Gilbert (Author), Bill McCarty (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mitchell Waite Signature Series | Publication Date: September 10, 1997

Designed for those new to programming, Object-Oriented Programming in Java provides step-by-step lessons that cover OOP (object-oriented programming) and the Java language comprehensively with clear examples, code, and figures. You'll use Java's built-in objects to create applets. Design your own classes and assemble them into sophisticated, complete programs that run inside an HTML browser or as stand-alone applications. Create objects using the simple ideas of sequence, selection, and iteration. You'll delve into Java's Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) to create full-color, multimedia Java applets, components, and containers. Explore Java's versatile input/output streams and utility classes. Master using threads and networking to create Web-capable client/server programs.

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From the Publisher

The first book in the new Mitchell Waite Signature Series, this book uses a hands-on approach to basic object-oriented programming as it teaches the Java language. Readers will also learn advanced topics necessary for creating useful programs, such as using images, animation, and sound. - The book discusses the language comprehensively, preparing the reader for actual software development

- CD-ROM includes Sun's Java 1.1 Developer's Kit, ready-to-use applets, Java binaries, and source code from the book

From the Back Cover

Designed for those new to programming, Object-Oriented Programming in Java provides step-by-step lessons that cover OOP (object-oriented programming) and the Java language comprehensively with clear examples, code and figures. You'll use Java's built-in-objects to create applets. Design your own classes and assemble them into sophisticated, complete programs that run inside an HTML browser or as stand-alone applications. Create objects using the simple ideas of sequence, selection and iteration. You'll delve into Java's Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) to create full-color, multimedia Java applets, components and containers. Explore Java's versatile input/output streams and utility classes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 953 pages
• Publisher: Waite Group Press (September 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571690867
• ISBN-13: 978-1571690869
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.4 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Bible for Java, May 3, 1999

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This review is from: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with CDROM (Mitchell Waite Signature Series) (Hardcover)

I found this book the best to clear the basic fundamentals of the language. It definately is the stepping stone with a strong foundation for all those who want to learn Java on their own. The language is lucid, easy to undrestand. The OOP's concepts which are pictorically described makes a permanent impression on the reader such that the concepts are not mingled. As mentioned no prior requirement of C++ is required. I certainly do consider this book my Bible(no exaggeration). For advanced concepts I may refer to some other books giving a detail on the topic but for the fundamentals I stick to this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for the novice but only for the novice., June 18, 1999

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This review is from: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with CDROM (Mitchell Waite Signature Series) (Hardcover)

This book is excellent for the complete novice in Java and Object-Oriented programming. However, it is not much use as far as practical programming is concerned. Purchase this book only if you need a first step and not a supplement.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is the best beginner's book for Java, February 22, 1999

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This review is from: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with CDROM (Mitchell Waite Signature Series) (Hardcover)

I have read several books which did nothing but confused me about what java was. I have never programmed in C++ before and I think this book definitely is for people who are like me. Great detailed explanations and a lot of source code examples.