Understanding Java provides a thorough introduction to the Java programing language and also imparts an understanding of the way things are in Java.The overall aims of Understanding Java by Barry Cornelius are to introduce the main aspects of programming, to explain the constructs available in the Java programming language and to create an appropriate foundation for the construction of large programs. Barry Cornelius has taught courses in Java at the University of Durham since 1996. This book is based on material taught by the author to students that are new to programming.
| ||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
From the Author
Providing a thorough understanding of Java
Books on Java abound. What makes this book different is that, it not only provides a thorough introduction to the Java programming language, but it also imparts an understanding of the way things are in Java.
Books on Java abound. What makes this book different is that, it not only provides a thorough introduction to the Java programming language, but it also imparts an understanding of the way things are in Java.
The overall aims of the book are to:
(a) introduce the main aspects of programming;
(b) explain the constructs available in the Java programming language;
(c) create an appropriate foundation for the construction of large programs.
I have taught courses in Java at the University of Durham (UK) since 1996. This book is based on material that I have taught to students that are new to programming.
Key features
(a) This book teaches interface declarations at the same time as class declarations.
(b) It suggests that each class should have methods called equals, hashCode, compareTo (if appropriate), toString and a constructor for cloning.
(c) The book demonstrates how to provide a Java program with user interfaces involving components such as buttons, textfields, dialog boxes and menus (using the Swing API).
(d) It uses the Collections API in preference to teaching the student to implement the code for the classic data structures.
(e) The book uses the WWW pages that document the Core APIs.
(f) Each chapter of the book ends with some useful tips for programming and debugging, and a section entitled "curios, controversies and cover-ups".
(g) As well as containing the code of all the examples that appear in the book, the book's website contains the code of a primitive WWW browser written in Java and a set of suggested solutions to some of the exercises.
From the Back Cover
Books on Java abound. What makes this book different is that it not only provides a thorough introduction to the Java programming language, but it also imparts an understanding of the way things are in Java.
The overall aims of the book are to-
+ introduce the main aspects of programming
+ explain the constructs available in the Java programming language
+ create an appropriate foundation for the construction of large programs
Barry Cornelius has taught courses in Java at the University of Durham since 1996. This book is based on material taught by the author to students that are new to programming. His unique and exciting approach has successfully introduced many students to the principles of programming and at the same time it has given them an understanding of the Java programming language.
Key features
+ teaches interface declarations at the same time as class declarations.
+ suggests that each class should have methods called equals, hashCode, compareTo (if appropriate), toString and a constructor for cloning.
+ demonstrates how to provide a Java program with user interfaces involving components such as buttons, textfields, dialog boxes and menus (using the Swing API).
+ uses the Collections API in preference to teaching the student to implement the code for the classic data structures.
+ uses the WWW pages that document the Core APIs.
+ Each chapter of the book ends with some useful tips for programming and debugging, and a section entitled `curios, controversies and cover-ups'.
The overall aims of the book are to-
+ introduce the main aspects of programming
+ explain the constructs available in the Java programming language
+ create an appropriate foundation for the construction of large programs
Barry Cornelius has taught courses in Java at the University of Durham since 1996. This book is based on material taught by the author to students that are new to programming. His unique and exciting approach has successfully introduced many students to the principles of programming and at the same time it has given them an understanding of the Java programming language.
Key features
+ teaches interface declarations at the same time as class declarations.
+ suggests that each class should have methods called equals, hashCode, compareTo (if appropriate), toString and a constructor for cloning.
+ demonstrates how to provide a Java program with user interfaces involving components such as buttons, textfields, dialog boxes and menus (using the Swing API).
+ uses the Collections API in preference to teaching the student to implement the code for the classic data structures.
+ uses the WWW pages that document the Core APIs.
+ Each chapter of the book ends with some useful tips for programming and debugging, and a section entitled `curios, controversies and cover-ups'.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I highly recommend this book to anyone beginning Java, especially if they are also new to programming.
The technical content is accurately thought out, with enough code to deliver the message effectively. For example, Barry proposes a sound case for the use of interfaces, and demonstrates their use in some non-trivial examples.
The book starts slowly, but patience is rewarded. Once the basics are grasped thoroughly you have enough confidence to quickly cover several more intermediate topics. Although this is an introductory text, it is broad enough to leave the reader with sufficient knowledge to tackle harder problems with the help of extra resources such as the Java API reference. Barry succeeds in explaining the why behind the how - I feel the book equips the reader with a knowledge of good programming practice as well as an understanding of the Java syntax, i.e. transferable skills which will be of benefit to languages other than Java.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As the blurb says, this book was written during teaching in '96. The book is still the core text of the 'Introduction to Programming' module at Durham University in '03, demonstrating just how suitable it is for learning programming from the ground up.
The book is very well structured. If you want to learn concepts at basic level to start with, you can read the main chapters. If you need pragmatic advice on implementation, there is a tips section at the end of every chapter. Finally if you want a much more in-depth understanding of _why_ things are the way they are, each chapter also has a 'curios, controversies and cover-ups' section, explaining the reason why certain design decisions are made, alternatives and further reading.
This book will teach you how to program, the object oriented paradigm _and_ java - each of which are seperate skills, the former two applicable to other languages and situations.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As a student that this book was on as a lecture course, I found it a great introduction to Java. The book has taught all the basics of the language that have built a good foundation to build upon. Help is given by a number of documented pieces of sample code, and there are plenty of exercises to help assist the learning (I had to do enough of them!) Only thing missing is variables called "foo" and "bar" and the "Hello World!" programme!!! The only thing I didn't like was the variable naming conventions where the name of a type is used with a single letter before it. OK, you know what type your variable is, but it can get confusing if you have multiple instances or can't remember what it does at a late stage in a piece of code. But still a worthwhile book for anyone wanting to learn Java.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see the review
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was this review helpful?
Let us know
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Computing & Internet > Digital Lifestyle > Online Shopping > Amazon
- Books > Computing & Internet > Networking & Security > Network Topics
- Books > Computing & Internet > Programming > Languages & Tools
- Books > Computing & Internet > Programming > Languages > Java
- Books > Computing & Internet > Software & Graphics
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
