Java Software Solutions: Foundations of Program Design: United States Edition - Softcover

Lewis, John; Loftus, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321245830 ISBN 13: 9780321245830

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

Java Software Solutions, Fourth Edition takes full advantage of the Java 5.0 release in a way that is appropriate for those just learning to write high quality programs. This new edition has an earlier evolution of object concepts, developed in a way that capitalizes on the power of objects without overwhelming beginning programmers.

About this title

From the Back Cover

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING / JAVA

 

Java Software Solutions: Foundations of Program Design, Fifth Edition

Lewis & Loftus

 

Java Software Solutions is the proven textbook for teaching beginning programmers how to design and implement high-quality software using the Java programming language. Instructors trust it for its focus on developing problem-solving and design skills alongside solid programming techniques. Students love it for its clear writing and wealth of realistic programming examples.

 

Highlighted features

· Takes a mainstream approach to presenting objects, with a natural progression of object-oriented design in which students learn to use objects before learning to write them

· Is fully compatible with Java 5.0

· Includes an optional Graphics Track–designed to reinforce the main theme of each chapter by using graphical examples and discussing new graphics material

· Is loaded with Examples–fully implemented color-coded examples, intertwining small, readily understandable examples with larger, more realistic ones

· Provides more opportunity for practice with extensively revised end-of-chapter questions, exercises, and projects

 

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About the Author

John Lewis is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Villanova University. He received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 1991. Prof. Lewis' area of specialization is Software Engineering, with a particular focus on web-based software development. He regularly teaches courses in Object-Oriented Design, Software Engineering, and Algorithms & Data Structures. Prof. Lewis is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the IEEE Computer Society, and Sigma Xi, the scientific research society. He has won numerous teaching awards, and is active in the ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE).

William Loftus is a serial entrepreneur and author. He is currently the President and CEO of Gestalt, LLC. He has contributed to research in compiler theory, real-time software, software architectures, and interoperability. Bill has received many awards, including a Special Achievement Award from DARPA, and was named a finalist for E&Y's entrepreneur of the year. In 1999, he was recognized by the City of Philadelphia as one of the 40 most accomplished individuals under 40 years old. He is a senior member of the IEEE, and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from Villanova University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321245830
• ISBN 13: 9780321245830
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 900