A Concise, Comprehensive Approach to Java Programming
Java Foundations is a comprehensive textbook for introductory programming sequences. The versatile layout supports a two-or three-semester schedule and introduces you to the world of programming―from the basics, to complex data structures. Inspired by the success of their highly successful text, Java Software Solutions, authors Lewis, DePasquale and Chase build a solid framework for lasting comprehension.
The Fourth Edition is updated and revised to keep the content fully up-to-speed while incorporating changes from user feedback. One such revision is maintaining a section on Swing in addition to a separate chapter dedicated to JavaFX. Although JavaFX is slated to replace Swing as the main graphics package in Java, the large amount of existing Swing code will continue to make it relevant for some time to come. The overall flow of the text is redesigned for intuitive progression through programming discussions and problem solving.
John Lewis is the co-author of the best-selling introductory Java programming book
Java Software Solutions, as well as
Java Software Structures,
Programming with Alice and Java, and books for AP computer science. He teaches courses at both Virginia Tech and Radford University. He received his Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech.
Peter DePasquale is an assistant professor of computer science at the College of New Jersey (TCNJ). He is the author of Addison-Wesley’s
Java Backpack Reference Guide and Addison-Wesley’s
C++ Backpack Reference Guide as well as
Programming with Alice and Java.Joe Chase is an associate professor of computer science at Radford University. He is the co-author of
Java Software Structures and
Java Software Structures for AP* Computer Science AB.