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Now available in a new edition, published August 2008. ISBN 9780137005628.
For introductory courses in Java/Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Programming.
Its close integration with the BlueJ development environment allows this book to focus on key aspects of object-oriented software development from day one. BlueJ's clear visualization of classes and objects means that students can immediately appreciate the differences between them, and gain a much better understanding of the nature of an object than they would from simply reading source code. Unlike traditional textbooks, the chapters are not ordered by language features but by software development concepts. Language features are introduced as a response to the problems to be solved. A large number of different, interesting projects are used to provide variety and avoid the monotony of a running problem. The authors avoid the dangers of trying to teach all there is to know about each topic by using a spiral approach - introducing topics in a simple context early on and then revisiting later to deepen understanding. Throughout, the emphasis is on developing a practical approach to programming, with students encouraged to add code to existing programs rather than working with an intimidating sheet of blank paper.
Supplements:
Author's Companion Website: http://www.bluej.org/objects-first/ Includes Java Resource Links, Book Projects, Code Style Guide, Student Activities and more!
Instructor-only Resources (Registration required):
- Power Point lecture slides
- Solutions to exercises
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From the Back Cover
The new edition of this best-seller brings it up to date with the latest developments in the field, and builds on the clear, accessible approach that has contributed to its success.
Objects First with Java
is an outstanding text that is radically changing the way introductory programming is taught. Welcome to the BlueJ revolution!
Key features
- Truly objects-first approach
- Project-driven approach to problem solving
- Thorough treatment of object-oriented principles
- CD-ROM containing the JDK and BlueJ for various operating systems
- A website at www.booksites.net/barnes containing the style guide for all examples used in the book, PowerPoint slides for instructors and other support material.
New to this edition
- New chapter on GUI programming and Swing
- Incorporates coverage of JUnit-style testing and assertions
- One hundred new exercises, many independent of the projects
- Four-colour new text design to improve pedagogy and aid student learning
From reviews of the first edition
"The book represents a valuable, new approach to introductory programming; it is still my best choice as textbook for the introductory programming course."
- Michael Caspersen, University of Aarhus, Denmark
"This is the most innovative approach to teaching an Introduction to Programming course I have seen so far."
- Clemens Martin, University of Ontario
"I would like to thank the authors for their good job on this book, and the wonderful BlueJ, the best programming environment for students learning Java."
- Ying Zhou, Rhode Island College
"The first true ‘objects first’ introductory text; the best introduction to objects and OO programming concepts I have ever seen."
- Michael Goldweber, Xavier University
"The more I read Barnes and Kölling’s book, the more impressed I am with it. It is a pedagogical masterpiece."
- Ian Bridgewood, Copenhagen University College of Engineering
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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As I said, many other books seem to introduce loads of theory without giving yu any practice. This book gets you practicing and then thinking of the theory youself.
This book works for a range of people. It is great for beginners (although I highly recommend that you do every exercise), but I am sure that many experienced programmers would find it very useful too, at least for brushing up on certain concepts....
This book stands miles above all Beginner java book's on the market today. The book comes with its own IDE "BlueJ". The book focuses early on Classes, Objects and clearly explains the concepts with little regard to code. The book then invites the reader to open up example projects with the BlueJ IDE and gets the user to create objects from the classes then examine the methods, again paying little attention to coding (There is plenty of coding and exercises in this book, but kept to minimum at this stage as it’s vital to understand the concepts related with classes and objects and methods). This then enables the user to better visualize abstract concepts and object behavior.
The book uses an iterative approach and user finds that principles taught in the book are used throughout the book. The book teaches you to code practical programs such as a Database to contain CD and Video objects; most importantly it stimulates your mind and imagination. This enables the user to find other ways to apply the concepts to other problems. The book gets you to into the habit of thinking of items as objects. Plain and simple BlueJ gives you the right amount of Java knowledge without going into unnecessary details and allows the user to see the big picture and enable them to successfully start understanding more advanced Java material.
When I got to university the Students who used BlueJ at college were miles ahead in understanding Java language than those who had not. Most students who did not use BlueJ before university had a habit of writing procedural style programs with the Java
language.
Recommended !
The book is fantastically laid out with full colour-coded syntax for all code examples making it much easier to read than most programming books.
This is a tutorial rather than a reference book.
BlueJ is a great environment to program in. The book is a great tutorial style book. Read more
Our course relied heavily on programming and Java was the language of choice. Read more
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