Java Illuminated - Softcover

Julie Anderson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284140997 ISBN 13: 9781284140996

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2018

Synopsis

Written for the one- to three-term introductory programming course, the fifth edition of Java Illuminated provides learners with an interactive, user-friendly approach to learning the Java programming language. Comprehensive but accessible, the text takes a progressive approach to object-oriented programming, allowing students to build on established skills to develop new and increasingly complex classes. Java Illuminated follows an activity-based active learning approach that ensures student engagement and interest. New & Key Features of the Fifth Edition: - Updated to include Java 8 and Java 9 throughout the text - The authors have replaced swing with JavaFx in Chapter 4 (graphics programming), Chapter 12 (GUIs) and in all graphics applications and Programming Activities throughout the book. - A revised Chapter 2 now uses the jshell sandbox for immediate code feedback

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About the Author

Julie Anderson has spent 30 years in the computer industry, as a software developer on mainframes, mid-range computers, PCs, and the Web; and as a writer, columnist, and editor for computer publications, including several years as Technology Director for Information Week magazine. Anderson has taught for ten years at Capitol College, and a year and a half at Loyola University Maryland. While at Capitol College, Anderson taught CS1, as well as other programmming courses including Database Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Network Security, and Operating Systems. She was named the Esteemed Professor for 2003 and 2004, an award given annually by Capitol College students in the Alpha Chi National Honour Society. Anderson received her MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. Hervé Franceschi has a mathematics and computer science background with extensive teaching experience. He likes to assign exercises and problems from a variety of angles, as well as an occasional group project where students can develop communication skills in addition to working on more complex projects. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Franceschi has developed a full set of browser-enabled, user interactive, shockwave movies for the CS1 curriculum and part of the CS2 curriculum. He holds an MS in Engineering Management from Stanford University and an MS in Computer Science from University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284140997
• ISBN 13: 9781284140996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1204