Market_Desc: Programmers, Software Engineers. Special Features: " Emphasis on distinction between specification and implementation; use of programming by contract ." Emphasis on developing components that are conceptual parts of a larger system, rather than on building small, self-contained programs." Established design patterns introduced informally throughout the text. About The Book: This text is an introduction to software design and construction using the programming language Java. The approach is entirely object-oriented, sometimes called object first. The emphasis throughout is on problem modeling using fundamental software engineering principles and concepts. Though Java is introduced and used throughout the text, this is not primarily a text about Java.

An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java provides an accessible and thorough introduction to the basics of programming in java. This much-anticipated revision continues its emphasis on object-oriented programming. Objects are used early so students begin thinking in an object-oriented way, then later Wu teaches students to define their own classes. In the third edition, the author has eliminated the author-written classes, so students get accustomed to using the standard java libraries. In the new update, the author has included the Scanner Class for input, a new feature of Java 1.5. Also new is the use of smaller complete code examples to enhance student learning. The larger sample development programs are continued in this edition, giving students an opportunity to walk incrementally walk through program design, learning the fundamentals of software engineering. The number and variety of examples makes this a student-friendly text that teaches by showing. Object diagrams continue to be an important element of Wu's approach. The consistent, visual approach assists students in understanding concepts.

Targeting the needs of Java application programmers, this book uses an experience-based, hands-on approach. The CD-ROM contains the Code-Warrior Lite multi-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Borland's JBuilder trial version.

The 3rd edition of Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Design continues to provide students with an objects first introduction to programming and software design using Java. Java is used as a vehicle for teaching problem modeling using fundamental software engineering principles and concepts. The text has been updated to include more problems and exercises and additional relevant examples. It also offers optional, interactive exercises using the DrJava integrated development environment (IDE). The UML is employed (very informally) for denoting objects, object relationships, and system dynamics. No specific previous programming experience is assumed, and the text is appropriate for first year computer science majors. The text could also carry over to a second course on data structures or software/OO design.

Javas support for GUI and network programming makes a great setting for diverse programming examples: a calculator, a strategy game, reading the Dow Jones from Yahoo , a Web surveyor application, scheduling songs for a rock-and-roll radio station, as well as traditional payroll and student GPA computations. Working with these and other examples, students learn to think like a programmer, analyze problems, devise solutions, design classes, and write code. Features *Uses the necessary features of Java 1.1 while teaching CS1 concepts. *Uses object-oriented concepts from the very beginning--classes, objects, and messages are all introduced in Chapter 1--and develops them throughout. *Applies a consistent class design procedure, usable by beginners. *Contains graphic user interface (GUI) supplements in each chapter. *Provides an early introduction to testing, covering test drivers, debugging, and test case selection. *Includes a chapter with three robust applications--a LOGO turtle, a Web surveyor, and Mancala (a strategy game)--which use the texts class design procedure and allow the students to tie the material together.

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