Java: Lab Manual: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming - Softcover

Savitch, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131422332 ISBN 13: 9780131422339

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 2004

Synopsis

In a conversational style, best-selling author Walter Savitch teaches programmers problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Introduces object-oriented programming and important computer science concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. Includes thorough coverage of the Swing libraries and event-driven programming. Provides a concise, accessible introduction to Java that covers key language features. Covers objects thoroughly and early, with an emphasis on applications over applets. A useful reference for programmers who want to brush up on their Java skills.

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About the Author

Walter Savitch received the Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969. Since that time he has been on the faculty at the University of California at San Diego and is currently a Professor of Computer Science and director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Cognitive Science. Professor Savitch’s research areas include complexity theory, formal language theory, computational linguistics, and the development of computer science education materials. In addition to writing numerous research articles and involvement in other editorial projects, he has written a number of well-known computer science textbooks, including Pascal, Ada, and C++ CS1 and CS2 textbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131422332
• ISBN 13: 9780131422339
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144