An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

"An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java takes a full-immersion approach to object-oriented programming. Proper object-oriented design practices are emphasized throughout the book. Students learn how to use the standard classes first, then learn to design their own classes. Wu uses a gentler approach to teaching students how to design their own classes, separating the coverage into two chapters. GUI coverage is also located independently in the back of the book and can be covered if desired. Wu also features a robust set of instructors' materials including PowerPoint slides, code samples, and quiz questions." -- Publisher Tittle Contents 0 Introduction to Computers and Programming Languages 0.1 A History of Computers 0.2 Computer Architecture 0.3 Programming Languages 0.4 Java 1 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming and Software Development 1.1 Classes and Objects 1.2 Messages and Methods 1.3 Class and Instance Data Values 1.4 Inheritance 1.5 Software Engineering and Software Life Cycle 2 Getting Started with Java 2.1 The First Java Program 2.2 Program Components 2.3 Edit-Compile-Run Cycle 2.4 Sample Java Standard Classes 2.5 Sample Development 3 Numerical Data 3.1 Variables 3.2 Arithmetic Expressions 3.3 Constants 3.4 Displaying Numerical Values 3.5 Getting Numerical Input 3.6 The Math Class 3.7 Random Number Generation 3.8 The GregorianCalendar Class 3.9 Sample Development 3.10 Numerical Representation (Optional) 4 Defining Your Own Classes — Part 1 4.1 First Example:Defining and Using a Class 4.2 Second Example:Defining and Using Multiple Classes 4.3 Matching Arguments and Parameters 4.4 Passing Objects to a Method 4.5 Constructors 4.6 Information Hiding and Visibility Modifiers 4.7 Class Constants 4.8 Local Variables 4.9 Calling Methods of the Same Class 4.10 Changing Any Class to a Main Class 4.11 Sample Development 5 Selection Statements 5.1 The if Statement 5.2 Nested if Statements 5.3 Boolean Expressions and Variables 5.4 Comparing Objects 5.5 The switch Statement 5.6 Drawing Graphics 5.7 Enumerated Constants 5.8 Sample Development 6 Repetition Statements 6.1 The while Statement 6.2 Pitfalls in Writing Repetition Statements 6.3 The do–while Statement 6.4 Loop-and-a-Half Repetition Control 6.5 The for Statement 6.6 Nested for Statements 6.7 Formatting Output 6.8 Loan Tables 6.9 Estimating the Execution Time 6.10 Recursive Methods (Optional) 6.11 Sample Development 7 Defining Your Own Classes—Part 2 7.1 Returning an Object from a Method 7.2 The Reserved Word this 7.3 Overloaded Methods and Constructors 7.4 Class Variables and Methods 7.5 Call-by-Value Parameter Passing 7.6 Organizing Classes into a Package 7.7 Using Javadoc Comments for Class Documentation 7.8 The Complete Fraction Class 7.9 Sample Development 8 Exceptions and Assertions 8.1 Catching Exceptions 8.2 Throwing Exceptions and Multiple catch Blocks 8.3 Propagating Exceptions 8.4 Types of Exceptions 8.5 Programmer-Defined Exceptions 8.6 Assertions 8.7 Sample Development 9 Characters and Strings 9.1 Characters 9.2 Strings 9.3 Pattern Matching and Regular Expression 9.4 The Pattern and Matcher Classes 9.5 Comparing Strings 9.6 StringBuffer and StringBuilder 9.7 String Processing and Bioinformatics 9.8 Sample Development 10 Arrays and Collections 10.1 Array Basics 10.2 Arrays of Objects 10.3 The For-Each Loop 10.4 Passing Arrays to Methods 10.5 Two-Dimensional Arrays 10.6 Lists and Maps 10.7 Sample Development 11 Sorting and Searching 11.1 Searching 11.2 Sorting 11.3 Heapsort 11.4 Sample Development 12 File Input and Output 12.1 File and JFileChooser Objects 12.2 Low-Level File I/O 12.3 High-Level File I/O 12.4 Object I/O 12.5 Sample Development 13 Inheritance and Polymorphism 13.1 A Simple Example 13.2 Defining Classes with Inheritance 13.3 Using Classes Effectively with Polymorphism 13.4 Inheritance and Member Accessibility 13.5 Inheritance and Constructors 13.6 Abstract Superclasses and Abstract Methods 13.7 Inheritance versus Interface 13.8 Sample Development 14 GUI and Event-Driven Programming 14.1 Simple GUI I/O with JOptionPane 14.2 Customizing Frame Windows 14.3 GUI Programming Basics 14.4 Text-Related GUI Components 14.5 Layout Managers 14.6 Effective Use of Nested Panels 14.7 Other GUI Components 14.8 Menus 14.9 Handling Mouse Events 15 Recursive Algorithms 15.1 Basic Elements of Recursion 15.2 Directory Listing 15.3 Anagram 15.4 Towers of Hanoi 15.5 Quicksort 15.6 When Not to Use Recursion Appendix A How to Run Java Programs Appendix B Sample Programs Appendix C Standard Classes and Interfaces Appendix D UML Diagrams Index

Wu (Naval Postgraduate School) emphasizes object-oriented and real-world programming in this Japanese rock garden-themed introduction designed for students with no prior programming experience. The 16 chapters cover more than enough material for a one-semester CS1 course. Topics include background information on computers and programming languages; fundamentals of object-oriented programming; the basics of Java programming; variables, constants, and expressions (using only standard Java classes); how to define and use classes; selection and repetition statements; basic GUI components and event-driven programming; exception handling and assertions; characters and strings; arrays of primitive data types and objects; searching and sorting algorithms; file I/O types and techniques; advanced GUI design; and recursion. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Intended to be suitable for use in an introductory computer science course, this text covers both programming syntax and the application of concepts to real-world programming. Material covers variables and constants, instantiable classes, applets, selection and repetition statements, nonnumerical data types, arrays, event-driven programming, inheritance, and case studies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

An introductory text for beginners with no background in programming, this book teaches students how to write object-oriented programs and is appropriate for any first programming course in Java