Simply Java Programming: An Application-Driven™ Tutorial Approach [Paperback]

Harvey M. Deitel (Author), Paul J. Deitel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131426486 | ISBN-13: 978-0131426481 | Publication Date: August 17, 2003

Combining the Deitel™ signature Live-Code™ Approach with a new Application-Driven™ methodology, this book uses a step-by-step tutorial approach to begin teaching the basics of programming, builds upon previously learned concepts, and introduces new programming features in each successive tutorial. KEY TOPICS This comprehensive introduction to Java covers GUI design, swing components, methods, classes, data types, control statements, arrays, object-oriented programming, strings and characters, sequential files and more. It also includes higher-end topics such as database programming, multimedia and graphics, and Web applications development. For individuals beginning their mastery of Java Programming.

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"This book is a wonderful way to get started in Java for those who learn best by doing; you don't just read about language constructs, you build real modern computer applications that demonstrate them as you follow the step-by-step tutorials." — Paul Mclachian, Compuware Corporation

"A great choice for business computing students-lots of sample programs and programming problems. Swing applications are integrated from the beginning and the book focuses on problem-solving logic." — Merrill Parker, Ph.D, Information Systems Technology, Chattanooga State

"What especially impresses me about this text is the absolutely wonderful set of exercises that the authors have included to motivate students to learn programming. I'm really looking forward to using this text in the classroom." — Ed Weihrauch, Community College of Allegheny County

"The seamless integration of UML, object-oriented programming and design, and GUI concepts make this text an excellent choice for introductory programmers looking for a springboard into advanced technologies." — Gavin T. Osborne, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology

"A terrific book appropriate for any Java IDE-it doesn't flinch at the challenging concepts behind object-oriented programming in Java, yet it takes students through step by step in a straightforward, readable style." — Catherine Wyman, Senior Professor, DeVry University

"A student who had missed my classes on arrays was having a hard time, so she borrowed Tutorial 8 as I was reviewing your draft manuscript. She came back and said she understood arrays. She is very excited about the book." — Craig W. Slinkman, Ph.d, University of Texas, Arlington

From the Back Cover

Simply Java Programming demonstrates the power of object-oriented, event-driven programming in Java. Its outstanding pedagogic approach comes from Deitel & Associates—the best-selling programming language authors and renowned instructors w o have taught programming to over 1,000,000 people in 100+ countries.

APPLICATION-DRIVEN, Step-by-Step Tutorial Approach—The Deitels explore Java concepts in the context of interesting, real-world applications such as: Web-Based Bookstore " ATM " Phone Directory " Car Payments " Billing " Flag Quiz " Fundraiser " Graphics Painter " Inventory " Investment Interest " Wage Calculator " Microwave Oven " Screen Scraper " Security Panel " Shipping Hub " Ticket Ordering " Typing Skills Developer " Drawing Shapes

Key Topics—Java Class Library " GUI Components (JButtons, JTextFields, Aists, JTimers, JTextAreas, JSpinners, JComboBoxes, JCheckBoxes, JRadioButtons, JMenus and others) " Event Handling " Debugging " Algorithms " Pseudocode " UML' " Control Statements " Methods " Random Number Generation " Arrays " Cosses " Objects" Inheritance " Polymorphism " Interfaces " Collections " Mouse and Keyboard Events " Strings " Sequential-Access Files " Database " Graphics " Multimedia " GUI Design " 3-Tier Web Application Development " Exception Handling " Iterators " Arraylists " Swing " JSP " HTML " GUI Programming

Extensive Pedagogic Features

Step-by-step tutorials show how to build and execute complete applications, using a template, from start to finish

DEITEL^® signature LIVE-CODE approach—presents programming concepts using complete working applications

APPLICATION-DRIVEN design includes 32 tutorials and 145 real-world applications

Self-review multiple-choice questions and answers for immediate feedback after each section

Full-color presentation—syntax coloring, code highlighting, callouts and extensive comments

Skills summaries, UML^™ activity diagrams

Debugging sections and exercises that teach using the Java command-line debugger (JDB)

Tips for improving reliability, performance and usability

Ten multiple-choice questions per tutorial plus, "What does this code do?" and "What's wrong with this code?" exercises, and four real-world application exercises including a "Programming Challenge"

GUI Design Guidelines and a Java Library Reference are highlighted in each tutorial for easy reference

Key Terms sections in every tutorial and a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book

Instructor's resources, including PowerPoint^® slides, test-item file, Instructor Resource CD and support Web sites with up-to-date information on the book (www.deitel.com and www.prenhall.com/deitel)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1300 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131426486
• ISBN-13: 978-0131426481
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for serious programmers, March 9, 2007

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Dennis Eichenlaub "Life time learner" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Java Programming: An Application-Driven™ Tutorial Approach (Paperback)

This is a text book such as a high school or junior college might use to support a Java class. There are lots of excercises, the programs come quickly. But the book does a poor job of teaching the basic precepts of Java.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic computer programming book, April 11, 2004

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Carlos Gardel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Java Programming: An Application-Driven™ Tutorial Approach (Paperback)

As a compulsive computer programming autodidact, I rate *Simply Java* the best computer language book I have ever read. Java is a hard language to learn. Most books get you bogged down in abstract exercises. *Simply Java* gets you writing practical GUI applications almost immediately. It's worth every penny. I'm going to stop writing this review right now and study another chapter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful introduction to java programming, December 8, 2006

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This review is from: Simply Java Programming: An Application-Driven™ Tutorial Approach (Paperback)

I have been a mainframe developer for 16 years and very resistant to switch to objected oriented programming. Let me tell you something: "Simply Java Programming" has changed my attitude. For the first time, I finished a compuer book from cover to cover and enjoyed every bit of it!!! I've recommended the book to my colleagues and one of them just purchased the same book yesterday.

What I like most about this book is the practical / tutorial approach which got me interested in the JAVA world.