Fundamentals of Programming using Java (Paperback, International Edition)

Aimed at students learning how to program for the first time, this is a focused introduction which stands out as an accessible first encounter with Java.

Students work their way through carefully chosen examples and exercises – paced and structured for an intuitive progression. These drills will provide them with a sound and working knowledge of basic programming constructs. Taking an “objects later” approach, this book is designed for one semester courses with aim of providing a launch pad to later in depth OOP study. Concepts and principles are illustrated by everyday analogies and backed up by code examples which will help to clarify and anchor your understanding.

Developed with support from Middlesex University Press and Global Campus.

Features:

• Review questions are located at the end of the chapters, and these invite students to consider whether they have achieved the learning outcomes of the chapter.
• Back-of-an-envelope questions encourage students to think about the problem and come up with simple and straightforward solutions.
• Activities require students to try out aspects of the material which have just been explained, or invite them to consider something which is about to be discussed. A formal answer is provided, in the final section of each chapter.
• Computer activities are flagged in the text and found on the accompanying website corresponding to the chapter in question.