Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of computer science and engineering, information technology and computer applications, this text emphasizes the basic concepts of programming so that it can be applied to other programming languages. The object-oriented approach to programming is taught with an emphasis on fundamental concepts including variables, conditional control structures, loops, strings methods, classes, arrays, and files. Case studies are used to teach the good programming methodology of specification, code design, implementation, testing, and debugging. Each chapter includes demonstration applications to explain programming concepts. After a new concept is discussed, hands-on problems are given, which provide students with immediate reinforcement. Besides, numerous reviews are presented throughout each chapter to provide immediate reinforcement of newly learned concepts.

SALIENT FEATURES

Within each chapter, you will find:
• Alternatives – Other ways to perform actions.
• TIPs – Additional information that complements the text.
• Sidebars – Additional topics that complement the text.
• Text in the margin – Indicates new terminology and subtopics.
The end of each chapter contains:
• Chapter Summaries – Concepts covered in the chapter are reviewed.
• Critical Thinking Questions – Critical thinking questions that will let you review and deepen your understanding of the concepts covered in the chapter.
• Vocabulary and Java Syntax Sections – A list of new terms and definitions and a list of the Java syntax covered in the chapter.