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Java: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming, 3/E
Walter SavitchUniversity of California, San Diego

ISBN-10: 0131013785
ISBN-13:  9780131013780

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2004
Format:  Paper; 976 pp
Published:  04/07/2003

Appropriate for introductory Computer Science courses using Java (CS1 with Java) and other introductory programming courses using Java offered in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, and Business departments.

Best-selling author, Walter Savitch, uses a conversational style to teach programmers problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Readers are introduced to object-oriented programming and important computer science concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. It includes thorough coverage of the Swing libraries and event driven programming. The Java coverage is a concise, accessible introduction that covers key language features. Thorough early coverage of objects is included, with an emphasis on applications over applets. The author includes a highly flexible format that allows instructors and readers to adapt coverage of topics to their preferred order. Although the text does cover more advanced topics as inheritance, exception handling, and the Swing libraries, it begins with teaching traditional, more basic techniques, such as algorithm design.

  • NEW - Four-color presentation.
    • Provides students with visually appealing pedagogical aids including realistic code highlighting.

  • NEW - New Summary Box features—FAQ, Quick Reference Boxes and Remember Boxes.
    • Provides students with practical programming aids.

  • NEW - Completely updated, revised and restructured using J2SE 1.4.
    • Provides students with an accurate, concise, yet comprehensive treatment of the latest version of Java.

  • NEW - UML coverage.
    • Shows students how to use UML for program design.

  • NEW - Revised coverage of files—Featuring ObjectStreams.
    • Provides “state of the art” files coverage.

  • NEW - Revised Appendices—The Interator Interface, Cloning, Javadoc, JOptionPane and Difference between C++ and Java.
    • Provides students with quick access to key reference information to reference.

  • Flexible organization—Chapters can be covered in a number of different orders. Each chapter has a “Prerequisites” section indicating what material must be covered before using a specific chapter, and the Preface includes a chart showing a variety of chapter ordering options.
    • Allows instructors to adapt coverage of topics to their order of preference.

  • Numerous complete programming examples and programming exercises—Most examples include program code annotations.
    • Shows students important problem-solving concepts within the context of the code itself.

  • Complete explanations of Java language features—With sample code and entire programs.
    • Enables students to fully understand how to efficiently use key Java features.

  • Programming Tips and Gotcha sections.
    • Provides students with suggestions for good programming practices and identifies common programming problems and pitfalls.

  • Engaging Case Studies.
    • Problem solving approach shows step by step how to design and build programs.

  • Self-Test Questions with answers—Follow important topics throughout each chapter.
    • Help students check their level of understanding with instant feedback.

  • Summary Boxes—Summarize key Java features and problem-solving techniques.
    • Provides students with quick review of chapter material.

  • Four-color presentation.
    • Provides students with visually appealing pedagogical aids including realistic code highlighting.

  • New Summary Box features—FAQ, Quick Reference Boxes and Remember Boxes.
    • Provides students with practical programming aids.

  • Completely updated, revised and restructured using J2SE 1.4.
    • Provides students with an accurate, concise, yet comprehensive treatment of the latest version of Java.

  • UML coverage.
    • Shows students how to use UML for program design.

  • Revised coverage of files—Featuring ObjectStreams.
    • Provides “state of the art” files coverage.

  • Revised Appendices—The Interator Interface, Cloning, Javadoc, JOptionPane and Difference between C++ and Java.
    • Provides students with quick access to key reference information to reference.

(NOTE: All chapters conclude with Chapter Summary, Glossary, Answers to Self-Test Questions, and Programming Exercises.)

 1. Introduction to Computers and Java Objects.


 2. Primitive Types, Strings, and Interactive I/O.


 3. Flow of Control.


 4. Defining Classes and Methods.


 5. More about Objects and Methods.


 6. Arrays.


 7. Inheritance.


 8. Exception Handling.


 9. Streams and File I/O.


10. Dynamic Data Structures.


11. Recursion.


12. Window Interfaces Using Swing Objects.


13. Applets and HTML.


14. More Swing.


Appendix 1: Key Words.


Appendix 2: Precedence Rules.


Appendix 3: Unicode Character Set.


Appendix 4: SavitchIn.


Appendix 5: Protected and Package Modifiers.


Appendix 6: Decimal Formal Class.


Appendix 7: The Iterator Interface.


Appendix 8: Cloning.


Appendix 9: Javadoc.


Appendix 10: JoptionPane.


Appendix 11: Differences Between C++ and Java.

  • 9780136072256
    Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 5/E
    Savitch & Carrano
    ©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 928 pp | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136072259 | ISBN-13: 9780136072256
    Brief Description

Walter Savitch has authored numerous best-selling programming books on Java, Pascal, Ada, C++, CS1, and CS2. He enjoys wide acclaim for his flexible and easy to understand writing style. Savitch is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California at San Diego.

This colorful presentation and a friendly, engaging style bring the Java language and programming techniques to life for beginning programmers.

Updated and improved, this third edition of best selling author Walter Savitch's popular textbook functions as a complete tutorial/reference while also offering excellent accessibility to students and practical flexibility for instructors.

With full-color photos, illustrations, syntax coloring, and highlighted code examples, this textbook is an excellent resource for both novices and experienced programmers. The author clearly and concisely addresses Java debugging, style, abstract data types, and traditional programming. The book covers classes early and provides fully executable programs for practice on Java 2 with updated assertion checking, Swing and I/O classes. Course tools include an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM and Companion Website.

NEW FEATURES
  • Full-color pedagogy
  • Coverage of UML
  • Revision of files to use ObjectStreams
  • Refined and more concise presentation
  • Added FAQ, Quick Reference, and Reminder boxes

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