Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction Using Bluej

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Using the Java programming language and the BlueJ Java development environment, Objects First with Java provides an introduction to object-oriented programming from a software engineering perspective. This handbook is unique in its completely integrated use of BlueJ, a development environment that features a simple user interface ideal for beginners. User-friendly BlueJ interface minimizes the learning curve. Includes material appropriate for beginning programmers as well as more advanced professionals. Takes full advantage of BlueJ's ability to allow users to directly create objects of any class, and then to interact with them via direct experimentation. Includes a full-featured CD-ROM containing the Java development environment (JDK) and BlueJ for various operating systems, as well as all projects used in exercises and discussion examples. For anyone interested in learning more about object-oriented programming.


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The new edition of this best-selling book 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. BlueJ is a Java development environment that runs on top of the Sun Microsystems Java Development Kit is provided free with every book, and makes use of the standard compiler and virtual machine. It allows readers to visually create objects of any class and interact with their methods. The traditionally difficult concepts of objects and classes are brought alive in an easily manipulable visual form. This truly "objects first" approach within the customized BlueJ environment has revolutionized the way programming is learned. The new edition includes a new chapter on GUI programming and Swing, incorporates coverage of JUnit-style testing and assertions, and includes 100 new exercises, many independent of the projects. The new edition is also now presented in 4-color. In addition to the new features of this edition, the book retains a truly objects first approach and takes a project driven approach to problem solving. The book is structured along the lines of fundamental development tasks-providing readers with clear coverage of the principles of object-oriented programming. Programmers and non-programmers who want to learn how to develop and implement object-oriented Java with a state of the art approach and user-friendly programming environment.


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