Data Structures and Abstractions with Java: International Edition - Softcover

Carrano, Frank M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013204367X ISBN 13: 9780132043670

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

For one- or two-semester courses in data structures (CS-2) in the departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, and Management Information Systems.

  

This is the most student-friendly data structures text available that introduces ADTs in individual, brief chapters – each with pedagogical tools to help students master each concept. Using the latest features of Java 5, this unique object-oriented presentation makes a clear distinction between specification and implementation to simplify learning, while providing maximum classroom flexibility.

About this title

Review

"Clear, clean presentation of the concepts. Very careful explanations for an often confusing topic." ― Bob Holloway, University of Wisconsin

"Technically, the writing is very Java savvy. It is very important that we exploit the neat Java features to improve code engineering. The text does that very nicely." ― Bina Ramamurthy, SUNY Buffalo

"Good class design is often elusive for students. I think that the way the authors emphasize class design with an eye toward future superclasses is an excellent approach." ― Dennis Brylow, Purdue University

From the Back Cover

Written for an introductory course in data structures, typically known as CS-2, this book was designed and built from the ground up with Java and objects in mind. Frank Carrano and Walter Savitch provide instructors and students with a carefully crafted and class-tested approach for teaching ADTs and objects with Java. The book's unique design organizes material in short segments and relatively small chapters. This approach makes learning easier and allows for teaching flexibility. The book shows students how to organize their data by using a list, a dictionary, a stack, a queue, and so on. Using these data organizations, students will learn about related techniques for algorithm development.

FEATURES

• Separates the specification and implementation of ADTs into individual, but consecutive, chapters.
• Presents short, bite-sized segments that focus attention on one issue at a time.
• Organizes material into numerous, relatively small chapters that can be covered in various sequences.
• Presents highlighted notes emphasizing key material and providing supplementary comments.
• Offers programming tips that give readers additional programming advice.
• Contains many figures, making presentation more visual and less imposing than other books.
• Offers self-test questions throughout chapters, with answers in the back of the book.
• Integrates Java coverage into the presentation, including the javadoc documentation style for Java programs.
• Features a Prentice Hall Companion Website available at
  http://www.prenhall.com/carrano

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 013204367X
• ISBN 13: 9780132043670
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1024