Students are introduced to object-oriented programming and important concepts such as design, testing and debugging, programming style, interfaces inheritance, and exception handling. The Java coverage is a concise, accessible introduction that covers key language features. Objects are covered thoroughly and early in the text, with an emphasis on application programs over applets.

MyLab Programming for Java is a total learning package. MyLab Programming is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams—resulting in better performance in the course—and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress.

• Personalised Learning: Through the power of practice and immediate personalized feedback, MyLab Programming helps students fully grasp the logic, semantics, and syntax of programming.
• A Concise, Accessible Introduction to Java: Key Java language features are covered in an accessible manner that resonates with introductory programmers.
• Tried-and-true Pedagogy: Numerous case studies, programming examples, and programming tips are used to help teach problem-solving and programming techniques.
• Flexible Coverage that Fits your Course: Flexibility charts and optional graphics sections allow instructors to order chapters and sections based on their course needs.
• Instructor and Student Resources that Enhance Learning: Resources are available to expand on the topics presented in the text.

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers and Java
• Chapter 2 Basic Computation
• Chapter 3 Flow of Control: Branching
• Chapter 4 Flow of Control: Loops
• Chapter 5 Defining Classes and Methods
• Chapter 6 More About Objects and Methods
• Chapter 7 Arrays
• Chapter 8 Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces
• Chapter 9 Exception Handling
• Chapter 10 Streams, File I/O, and Networking
• Chapter 11 Recursion
• Chapter 12 Dynamic Data Structures and Generics
• APPENDICES
• INDEX