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Java Programming: A Comprehensive Introduction

Java Programming: A Comprehensive Introduction

National Edition
MHID: 007802207X | ISBN 13: 9780078022074
Grades: 13
© 2013

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Java Programming: A Comprehensive Introduction is designed for an introductory programming course using Java. This text takes a logical approach to the presentation of core topics, moving step-by-step from the basics to more advanced material, w

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Ask the Expert: At various points throughout the book are Ask the Expert boxes. These contain additional or interesting commentary about a topic, and use a Question/Answer format. They provide supplemental information without disrupting the main

Try This Elements: Each chapter contains one or more Try This element. These are step-by-step examples that walk through the development of a program that demonstrates an aspect of Java related to the chapter's topic. Typically, these are longer

Progess Checks: Throughout each chapter, Progress Checks are presented to test the student's understanding of the preceding section. The answers to these questions are at the bottom of the same page.

Key Skills & Concepts: Each chapter begins with a list that identifies the key skills and concepts presented in the chapter.

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A Straight Ahead Approach: Topics are introduced in a cohesive sequence that is intended to keep the focus of each discussion on the topic at hand. The goal of this approach is to present the Java language in a way that clearly shows the interrela

PART ONE: The Java Language

1. Java Programming Fundamentals

2. Introducing Data Types and Operators

3. Program Control Statements

4. Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods

5. More Data Types and Operators

6. A Closer Look at

About the Author

Herbert Schildt

Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author.  He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more.  Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

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