At last -- a first programming in Java course that is truly aimed at students who have not programmed before! (It has an entry point for those who have.) * Using neither the confusing `objects first' approach, nor the confidence destroying `objects late' ordering, students are instead taken gently from their natural `task oriented' view of problem solving, through the basics of programming and then soon onto objects. * Every programming and Java concept is introduced, Just in Time, in the context of one of more than a hundred program examples, so motivation is never lacking. Even when objects are introduced, readers immediately see their benefit, and thus happily augment their `task oriented' view with the `object oriented' one. * Programming skill, being at least 51% confidence, is built in manageable layers by undertaking over one hundred pieces of coursework. * Other learning enhancing aspects include coffee time questions, end of chapter collected concepts, no use of non-standard library code, and independence of any confidence-entrapping learning environment. John Latham has been teaching first programming since 1982 using various languages and styles, and this course has been running since 2004 at The University of Manchester, UK.
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By emma
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Reading this book has simply been one of the most evocative and moving experiences in recently allocated memory. With each page more action-packed than the last, it brought me to tears on many occasions whilst reading the drama slowly unfold over these glorious 626 pages. From the plight of the modest "Hello World" to the epic journey of the leviathan that is ThreeWeights, this saga never ceases to frustrate, amaze, and reward the brave programmer that dare dives in.
I heartily recommend anyone to try this novel. On every page you'll catch a great lesson, without exception.
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I heartily recommend anyone to try this novel. On every page you'll catch a great lesson, without exception.
A real tear-jerker.
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By Costas
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This is a book for core Java (The Language mainly) which is a true discovery between the other books that exist in the market.Everything is well explained in great detail and has numerous exercises for practice. In my opinion is a killer. Higly recomented.And is very cheap.
By adnan
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Other programming books teach objects in theory very well, but they provide only a few simple examples. So I understood what objects are but wasn't sure how to write programs that made good use of them. My programs ended up either small and running smoothly, or large and full of errors.
The author gives lots of examples that build on previous examples, thoroughly explained concepts and a friendly narrative weaving them together.
After working through much of the book, I can happily say I am close to completing a large project that I had been struggling with for years. This alone makes it a worthwhile purchase.
The author gives lots of examples that build on previous examples, thoroughly explained concepts and a friendly narrative weaving them together.
After working through much of the book, I can happily say I am close to completing a large project that I had been struggling with for years. This alone makes it a worthwhile purchase.
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