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The new edition contains an expansion of the object-oriented programming chapters, a new chapter on Java collections framework, and now employs UML graphical notation. Liang (computer science, Armstrong Atlantic State U.) has designed the book for either two-semester freshman programming courses or a one-semester course for experienced programmers learning a second language. The chapters include representative examples for each concept, with source code, sample run, and an example review. This text covers all the material required on the Level 1 Java certification exam. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This revision of a best seller covers Java 2-the newest version of the Java programming language- principles of programming, and core Java features. The book includes all the subjects required in the Level 1 Java Certification Exam. The book is aided by Borland®'s JBuilder???which can help readers not only develop Java programs more productively, but also learn Java programming more effectively. JBuilder?? 4 is introduced throughout the book, making learning of JBuilder?? easy, because the new features of JBuilder?? are covered in relation to the topics in each chapter. A CD-ROM with each copy of the book includes source code and JBuilder?? 4 Foundation Software. A step-by-step approach first lays a sound foundation on programming elements, control statements, and methods; then introduces object-oriented programming; moves on to graphics programming; and concludes with advanced features that enable readers to develop comprehensive programs. Expansion of Part II provides a more in-depth introduction to object-oriented programming and design. Topics such as arrays, inheritance, Swing graphics programming, exception handling, internationalization, multithreading, multimedia, I/O, and Java data are featured. For reference use by those in computer science, engineering and business careers who want to learn Java programming with JBuilder??
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