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Starting Out with Java: Early Objects

AUTHOR Gaddis, Tony
PUBLISHER Pearson (02/17/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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For courses in Java programming

A clear and student-friendly way to teach the fundamentals of Java

Starting Out with Java: Early Objects, 6th Edition features Tony Gaddis's accessible, step-by-step presentation which helps beginning students understand the important details necessary to become skilled programmers at an introductory level. Gaddis motivates the study of both programming skills and the Java programming language by presenting all the details needed to understand the "how" and the "why"-but never losing sight of the fact that most beginners struggle with this material. His approach is gradual and highly accessible, ensuring that students understand the logic behind developing high-quality programs.

In Starting Out with Java: Early Objects, Gaddis looks at objects-the fundamentals of classes and methods-before

covering procedural programming. As with all Gaddis texts, clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real world examples, and an abundance of exercises appear in every chapter. Updates to the 6th Edition include revised, improved problems throughout and three new chapters on JavaFX.

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ISBN-13: 9780134462011
ISBN-10: 0134462017
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0006
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Page Count: 1136
Carton Quantity: 3
Product Dimensions: 7.90 x 1.60 x 9.90 inches
Weight: 3.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Languages - Java
Dewey Decimal: 005.133
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016056455
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For courses in Java programming

A clear and student-friendly way to teach the fundamentals of Java

Starting Out with Java: Early Objects, 6th Edition features Tony Gaddis's accessible, step-by-step presentation which helps beginning students understand the important details necessary to become skilled programmers at an introductory level. Gaddis motivates the study of both programming skills and the Java programming language by presenting all the details needed to understand the "how" and the "why"-but never losing sight of the fact that most beginners struggle with this material. His approach is gradual and highly accessible, ensuring that students understand the logic behind developing high-quality programs.

In Starting Out with Java: Early Objects, Gaddis looks at objects-the fundamentals of classes and methods-before

covering procedural programming. As with all Gaddis texts, clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real world examples, and an abundance of exercises appear in every chapter. Updates to the 6th Edition include revised, improved problems throughout and three new chapters on JavaFX.

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Author: Gaddis, Tony
Tony Gaddis is the principal author of the "Starting Out with "series of textbooks. Tony teaches computer science courses at Haywood Community College in North Carolina. He is a highly acclaimed instructor who was previously selected as the North Carolina Community College "Teacher of the Year," and has received the Teaching Excellence award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. Besides C++ books, the "Starting Out with" series includes introductory books using the Java(TM) programming language, Microsoft(R) Visual Basic(R) .NET, and Microsoft(R) C#(R), all published by Addison-Wesley.
Judy Walters is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. In addition to her many computer science courses, she enjoys teaching a freshman course on film and literature. She also enjoys studying foreign languages and cultures, and recently developed a new course in technology and society, which she taught in Costa Rica Fall 2005, as part of the college's international studies program.
Godfrey Muganda is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where he chairs the Computer Science Department. He teaches a wide variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels including courses in Object-Oriented Programming, Comparative Programming Languages, and Complier Design. His primary research interests are in the Fuzzy Sets and Systems. He won the North Central College faculty award for outstanding scholarship in 1993.
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