Java Programming Today

This book for today's beginning programmers presents the Java language and object-oriented concepts without overwhelming computer science terminology, but covers many complex topics that are required for the Java programmer. It is written in “plain English,” with a wide variety of sample programs; and includes such practical information as instructions for setting up the Java™ 2 Software Development Kit from Sun Microsystems, and compiling, running, and debugging code. Packaged with a CD-ROM that includes all of the software beginning users will need to learn Java, the book is clear and easy-to-read, with excellent visuals. It has a large variety of fun ways to run program examples along with easy-to-understand figures, tables, and appendices. Presenting first an overview of the language, it introduces Java fundamentals, including keywords, operators, primitive data types, Strings, and arithmetic. It then proceeds through class hierarchy concepts, introducing the JApplet and JFrame classes, and presents control statements, loop, and arrays. Object-oriented concepts, writing classes and methods, static methods, interfaces and specific listeners are discussed; and advanced topics, such as Java I/O, Java Archive files, and package and classpaths, round out the book. For programming professionals and software developers who need to learn Java, as well as those just starting out in the field. Because of its summary tables, glossary, margin glossary, comprehensive appendices, and figures, this book is an excellent Java language usage reference.

Java Programming Today is written with Johnston's "all of the things you need and none of the things you don't" approach to teaching a first programming language. Complete with Sun Microsystems' Java 2 Software Development Kit, readers will be writing and running their own Java programs by Chapter 2. Reviewers find her style both informative and enjoyable.

Topics relevant to today's Java programmer are included in the text. Other features include:

• Object-oriented principles presented in easily understood examples
• Graphical user interface construction including common controls and menus
• Exception handling, Java I/O, JAR file and package creation, and CLASSPATH discussion
• Program troubleshooting and debugging including use of Java's jdb debugger

The accompanying CD-ROM contains source code for all sample programs, Sun Microsystems' Java 2 Software Development Kit, and jEdit, a Java source code editor.

Instructors and users of this text will benefit from the following ancillaries:

• Instructor's Manual: 0-13-048624-8
• TestGen:0-13-048795-3
• Companion Website: 0-13-048796-1
• BlackBoard: 0-13-049833-5
• Course Compass: 0-13049835-1

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