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Objects First With Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ, 2nd Edition
- By David Barnes, David Barnes, Michael Kolling, Michael Kolling
- Published Jul 12, 2004 by Pearson.
Book
- Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
About
Features
· Objects First Approach
· BlueJ supports teaching tools that are not available in other environments, including the visualisation of class structure. This means that the student can interact with objects directly, even before looking at the first line of Java syntax.
· Project Driven Approach to Problem Solving
· Each chapter contains problems which are analyzed before the language constructs are introduced that can solve them. Furthermore, the book is constructed along the lines of fundamental development tasks, giving clear coverage of the principles of object-oriented programming.
· Spiral Approach
· Challenging topics are introduced early, and then revisited later in the book in a new context in order to deepen understanding.
· Thorough Treatment of Object-Oriented Principles
· Pointers are used within each chapter to refer the student to further reading, supplementary sources, and language references.
· CD containing the JDK, BlueJ, a BlueJ tutorial and code for all projects
Description
- Copyright 2005
- Dimensions: 246X189
- Pages: 496
- Edition: 2nd
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-124933-9
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-124933-2
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 ߯bjects firstß 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 Köllingß³ book, the more impressed I am with it. It is a pedagogical masterpiece."
- Ian Bridgewood, Copenhagen University College of Engineering
Sample Content
Table of Contents
Part One: Foundations of Object Orientation
1. Objects and Classes
2. Understanding Class Definitions
3. Object Interaction
4. Grouping Objects
5. More Sophisticated Behaviour
6. Well-behaved Objects
7. Designing Classes
Part Two: Application Structures8. Improving Structure with Inheritance
9. More About Inheritance
10. Further Abstraction Techniques
11. Building Graphical User Interfaces
12. Handling Errors
13. Designing Applications
14. A Case Study
Appendices
A. Working with a BlueJ Project
B. Java Data Types
C. Java Control Structures
D. Operators
E. Running Java without BlueJ
F. Configuring BlueJ
G. Using the Debugger
H. JUnit Unit-testing Tools
I. Javadoc
J. Program Style Guide
K. Important Library Classes