Book Description
/* 0-13-044929-6, 4492J-5, Barnes, Kolling, OBJECTS FIRST WITH JAVA */ BlueJ is a Java development environment that runs on top of the Sun Microsystems Java Development Kit making use of the standard compiler and virtual machine. It allows readers to create objects of any class and interact with their methods. For the first time, the traditionally difficult concepts of objects and classes are brought alive in an easily manipulable visual form. This truly objects first approach within the customized BlueJ environment will revolutionize the way programming is learned. The book includes a copy of BlueJ. Takes a project driven approach to problem solvingthe book is structured along the lines of fundamental development tasksproviding readers with clear coverage of the principles of object-oriented programming. Programmers and non-programmers who want to learn Java with a state of the art approach and user-friendly programming environment.
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From the Back Cover
The new edition of this best-seller brings it up to date with the latest developments in the field, and builds on the clear, accessible approach that has contributed to its success.
Objects First with Java
is an outstanding text that is radically changing the way introductory programming is taught. Welcome to the BlueJ revolution!
Key features
- Truly objects-first approach
- Project-driven approach to problem solving
- Thorough treatment of object-oriented principles
- CD-ROM containing the JDK and BlueJ for various operating systems
- A website at www.booksites.net/barnes containing the style guide for all examples used in the book, PowerPoint slides for instructors and other support material.
New to this edition
- New chapter on GUI programming and Swing
- Incorporates coverage of JUnit-style testing and assertions
- One hundred new exercises, many independent of the projects
- Four-colour new text design to improve pedagogy and aid student learning
From reviews of the first edition
"The book represents a valuable, new approach to introductory programming; it is still my best choice as textbook for the introductory programming course."
- Michael Caspersen, University of Aarhus, Denmark
"This is the most innovative approach to teaching an Introduction to Programming course I have seen so far."
- Clemens Martin, University of Ontario
"I would like to thank the authors for their good job on this book, and the w