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Title: Big Java: Programming and Practice
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0471402486
ISBN 13: 9780471402480
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

* Offers an in-depth look into how Java relates to such technologies as searching, sorting, data structures, multithreading, networking, database connectivity, XML, and Java Server Pages
* Part I deals with fundamental principles of programming and problem solving
* Part II introduces advanced concepts of the Java programming
* Readers will find highlighted concepts and capsule introductions into advanced topics of computer science
* Perfect reading material for anyone interested in learning or reinforcing introductory programming concepts and who wants to take advantage of the exciting attributes of the Java language

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Your guide to the jungle of java programming

Navigating the dense java jungle isn't easy, but with a proper foundation in the principles of programming and problem solving, and the expert guidance of Cay Horstmann, you can take advantage of many of the exciting features of the Java language. Now in BIG JAVA, Cay Horstmann offers a text comprehensive enough to cover both introductory programming concpets and the elements of Java that are needed to write real-life programs, while reinforcing problem-solving skills.

Get the most complete Java resource available. BIG JAVA is the most comprehensive introduction to programming and Java available. It provides you with a reference that will be of value when studying advanced Java technologies, Internet programming, database access, and many other areas of computer science.
Master computing concepts and problem solving. The first part of the text encourages you to think like a problem solver and gives you the tools to design efficient and successful programs.
Take a closer look at the Java language. The second part of the text and the appendices delve deeply into advanced Java concepts. With this one book, you can become a better programmer and expand your knowledge at the Java language.
Practice until you get it perfect. The Programming Style Guide (available at www.wiley.com/college/horstmann) helps you develop a consistent methodology for solving problems and provides you with an environment for practice.
Quickly find what you need. The text index is a thorough and accurate navigation tool and study aid. It contains all the terms found in the Key Concept Boxes highlighted in color, enabling you to easily find the most important concepts in the text.

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