Java: An Object-Oriented Language (Paperback)

~ Michael A. Smith (Author)

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Product Description

This book teaches an object-oriented approach to program development using the programming language Java. It provides complete coverage, beginning with an introduction to programming for those with no programming experience and progressing to a full and comprehensive treatment of object oriented software design and implementation.

There are numerous examples to illustrate programming ideas and concepts. These examples represent complete programs which readers may run for themselves. The examples provide a practical illustration of how the language may be used. At the conclusion of each chapter, a set of self-assessment exercises and programming exercises are provided to allow the reader to review and practice the material presented.

Product Details

• Paperback: 474 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0077094603
• ISBN-13: 978-0077094607
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,049,291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless!, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This book should be called "How not to teach Java". No index, terrible examples, confusing table of contents...do i have to go on?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars keep away from this book, April 29, 2000

By	Julian (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This book was recommended for my course. It is very poor indeed. The first few chapters which cover the basics aren't too bad, but things very quickly become awfull. Unnecessary complications are introduced into simple programs, and not explained at all well. The author plunges into each chapter without introducing any basic concepts. In the graphics chapter, nothing is said about setting up a graphics object - the second page is already talking about methods in the package. Not only has this book not helped me one bit in learning Java, it has actually hindered it. You have been warned.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not an introductory text, October 31, 2000

By	"student_in_singapore" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This textbook is recommended in one of my first year modulesin the University.It is very difficult to understand and totally useless to someone who is trying to learn java with no programming .But I guess for an experienced programmer,the book could be of some use, because of its explantions and different usagesof java.But that is when you have mastered the basics.This is really not an introductory text.I found the text java for students much better suited for my needs