Absolute Java: Walter Savitch, University of California, San Diego; Contributor, Kenrick Mock, University of Alaska Anchorage

Key Benefit:

For courses in computer programming and engineering.

Beginner to Intermediate Programming in Java

Absolute Java provides a comprehensive reference to programming in the Java language. Accessible to both beginner and intermediate programmers, the text focuses around specifically using the Java language to practice programming techniques.

The Sixth Edition is extremely flexible and easily applicable to a wide range of users. Standalone and optional chapters allow instructors to adapt the text to a variety of curse content. Highly up-to-date with new content and information regarding the use of Java, this text introduces readers to the world of programming through a widely used and relevant language.

Key Topics: GETTING STARTED; CONSOLE INPUT AND OUTPUT; FLOW OF CONTROL; DEFINING CLASSES I; DEFINING CLASSES II; ARRAYS; INHERITANCE; POLYMORPHISM AND ABSTRACT CLASSES; EXCEPTION HANDLING; FILE I/O; RECURSION; UML AND PATTERNS; INTERFACES AND INNER CLASSES; GENERICS AND THE ArrayList CLASS; LINKED DATA STRUCTURES; COLLECTIONS, MAPS AND ITERATORS; SWING I; SWING II; JAVA NEVER ENDS; APPLETS AND HTML

Key Market: This book is a useful resource for anyone studying programming.