Java Gently: Programming Principles Explained (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

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The Java programming language is revolutionizing the world of computing and is set to become the language taught to programming students around the world. This text is a programming text which aims to teach students how to program, and how to do it in the best possible style in Java. In the process, Java Gently covers all of the Java language, its standard libraries and utilities, and the prospects it offers for the future. In terms of programming, it covers object-orientation, software design, structured programming, graphical user interfacing, networking and finishes with an introduction to algorithms and data structures.

Judy Bishop's approach and style will excite students and keep them interested in programming, covering the Web aspects of Java whilst ensuring that the important principles of good programming are mastered.



From the Back Cover
The third edition of Java Gently by Judith Bishop continues the successful approach that made earlier versions popular and has added improvements which will maintain its place as a worldwide bestseller.
Java Gently teaches the reader how to program and how to do it in the best possible style in Java. In the process, it details the fundamental structures of the Java 2 language and most of its core libraries and utilities. The book covers object-orientation, software design, structured programming, graphical user interfacing, event-driven programming, networking, and an introduction to data structures.
Java Gently gets students started on meaningful input/output in an object-oriented way without hiding basic concepts. Applets, multimedia, graphics, and networking are introduced as students encounter and can handle classes, objects, instantiation, and inheritance.
The textbook's excellent pedagogy reinforces understanding and demonstrates good programming practice. The three kinds of diagrams include model, form, and algorithm diagrams. The fully worked examples have been carefully chosen to illustrate recently introduced concepts and solve real-world problems in a user-friendly manner. End of chapter multiple choice quizzes and problems allow students to test their comprehension of the material.
Java Gently is intended for first time programmers as well as those fascinated by the possibilities of Java and the Internet.
Judith Bishop is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria, and has a wealth of experience teaching programming to undergraduates. She is the author of nine other textbooks. She serves on IFIP and IEEE committees concerned with the technical programming issues and the worldwide promotion of computing. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Java Gently - the most confusing Java book ever?, 17 Jul 2002 By  Mr Annoyed with Poor Book (Leics) - See all my reviews This review is from: Java Gently, 3rd Ed. (Paperback) I will keep this brief and to the point; Java Gently is the most confusing and poorly explained book on Java you could ever wish to buy. There are so many other books that explain how to begin programming in this language far more clearly. Avoid this book unless you want confusing and to struggle along... Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Too messy and unstructured, 27 Sep 1999 By  Rasmus (Denmark) - See all my reviews I've used this book to teach classes in Java and object oriented programming for beginners. The topics covered are ok - but the book has quite a lot of poor explanations - thing my student don't understand when they read it. Furthermore topics are NOT covered easy and important things first, but in a rather random way. The book has parts that even I (as an experienced Java-programmer) find difficult to understand - not because the topics are hard to understand - but because of bad writing. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing, 19 Nov 2001 By A Customer This review is from: Java Gently, 3rd Ed. (Paperback) if you are really new to programming, in this case java....try to avoid this book! this book only give beginners a confusing start..it's full of jargons and some of the programme example doesn't work, which is a frustating thing that could happen if you are a beginner. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 16 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Java Gently: Programming Principles Explained The product has been delivered very quick, with no problems. It was exactly as given in the product description. I'm totally satisfied. Published 2 months ago by Ms. J. Trochimiuk 1.0 out of 5 stars You'll feel dumber after you've read it Awful book. I too was recommended this book by my lecturers. I can only conclude that they were "sponsored" to do so, or had never read the book, as it's an awful introduction to... Read more Published 23 months ago by Rob 1.0 out of 5 stars I was stunned as to how bad this book was During my first year on university I was recommended this book by my University lecturers as a means to assist my learning in Java. It was useless. Read more Published on 11 Jul 2005 by M. Small 1.0 out of 5 stars Worst programming book This book is just about the most awfull programming book I have ever seen. The writing is very poor, and sometimes it brings back memories of your first read and understand books... Read more Published on 28 Feb 2002 1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother with this book This is supposed to be a "gentle" introduction to Java and Programming but it is more confusing than illuminating. Read more Published on 25 Jan 2002 1.0 out of 5 stars Dont even bother!! Very poor book which is full of mistakes throughout. When a new priciple is introduced it is not explained well enough for beginners to understand. Read more Published on 9 Nov 2001 1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended This book is poorly structured. It fails in introducing important ideas first and appears to be somewhat randomly structured. Read more Published on 8 Nov 2001 1.0 out of 5 stars A book full of jargon, not words If your gonna write a book on java then you need two things, 1. Youve got to understand Java and 2. Youve got to be able to write a book. Read more Published on 26 April 2001 4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but can be more gentle I was new to Java when I first bought the 2nd edition of this book. It it considerably gentle in chapters 1 & 2, but I had to go over each of the remaining chapters about... Read more Published on 7 Mar 2001 1.0 out of 5 stars Not Good As a student on a multi-discipline media course, I was obliged to buy this book as a required text for a Java Programming module. Read more Published on 20 Jan 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 16 customer reviews...

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