Computing Concepts with Java Essentials, Third Edition

Cay Horstmann, San Jose State University

Building on its reputation for sound pedagogy, carefully developed exercises and examples, and a strong emphasis on problem solving, Computing Concepts With Java Essentials, Third Edition is the most effective introduction to computing and programming. Rather than simply teaching students about Java, Cay Horstmann teaches students to think like programmers, using the most current version of the Java language (Java 1.4). Throughout the text, he uses his many years of experience as a career programmer and teacher to bring out the most important elements of computing, problem solving, and program design. Computing Concepts with Java Essentials introduces carefully selected topics that are crucial to learning how to program.

Introduction
An Introduction to Objects and Classes
Fundamental Data Types
Applets and Graphics
Decisions
Iteration
Designing Classes
Testing and Debugging
Interfaces and Polymorphism
Event handling
Inheritance
Graphical User Interfaces
Array Lists and Arrays
Exceptions Handling
Streams
System Design
Recursion
Sorting and Searching
An Introduction to Data Structures
Appendices:
Appendix A1: Java Language Coding Guidelines
Appendix A2: Java Library
Appendix A3: The Basic latin and Latin-1 Subsets of Unicode
Appendix A4: Glossary
Index

New to this edition

Updated for Java 1.4. Java 1.4 reflects the most current improvements to the Java language.
Expanded coverage of Applets and Graphics. The new edition features a stronger emphasis on design and interesting Java features.
Updated examples and exercises. Examples and exercises test students' understanding of the material and reinforce key concepts. New and updated exercises and examples fill the pages of the text.
Key Concept Boxes. These new boxes, found in the margins of every chapter, help prioritize and highlight key concepts.
Highlighted index. Easy reference of key concepts and terms.
Common Errors. 98% of programs fail the first time around. This feature points out common mistakes, so that students will know to avoid them.

Hallmark Features

Early objects. Students learn objects from the early, providing context and forming good programming habits.
A Programming Style Guide. The Third Edition continues to offers students a source for consistent style for all their programming projects. Available in an electronic format, the programming style guide allows instructors to modify the styles to fit their own criteria.
"Random Facts". A popular source of information for students, these boxed elements provide students with historical and social aspects of computing, a course objective suggested by the ACM guidelines.
Common Errors, Quality Tips, and Productivity Hints. These pedagogical elements appear in every chapter to provide students with insight into what can go wrong even in the best of programming efforts.
Java Examples. Java examples are broken down into the syntax, the example, and the purpose. This makes the example easy for the student to understand implementation.
Modular Format. Advanced topics are separated into modular sections, which you can cover as needed without interrupting the course structure.
Illustrations. Detailed illustrations help make topics easier to understand and are completely UML compliant.

Instructor Supplements

Website

Solutions to all exercises
Lecture slide masters of sample programs and line art, HTML

Testbank

This testbank was created by a long-time instructor of the course and user of Horstmann. It contains approximately 900 questions organized by the sections in the text. The testbank can be downloaded in the Diploma format for direct printing and exported to Word. Visit the Instructor Companion Site on the left to access the downloadable file.

This testbank is also available powered by eGrade, an online problem-solving, quizzing and testing tool. You can use this testbank through eGrade to quiz your students on the reading material before they come to class, and provide interactive scoring questions to help your students learn about java programming. For more information about eGrade, and to see a demo of the testbank, go to http://www.wiley.com/college/egrade or click on the eGrade logo on this website. Once at the demo site, please click on the "Java Programming" link.

CodeLab with Automated Roster

Powered by Turing's Craft, CodeLab includes over 200 automatically evaluated coding exercises that instantly return helpful feedback. With CodeLab, students will learn by doing in a supportive environment. The exercises are focused on individual language constructs and concepts allowing the students to practice these language elements before tackling an entire program. The topics cover the core concepts of the programming language. For every instructor that recommends or requires CodeLab on the syllabus, Turing's Craft will set-up an automatically updated roster of the class. This roster keeps track of which exercises are completed correctly, when they are completed, what the student's final submission was, and more! CodeLab is designed to increase students' comprehension of introductory programming topics, and improve the retention rate of CS majors. Please visit the Instructor Companion Site for this book to link to CodeLab.

Student Supplements

Lab Manual

In the eGrade environment. A series of lab assignments organized by chapter. This new on-line environment offers TA and student management, grade book, and the ability for students to see, code, and send their labs all from the same application.

CodeLab: Powered by Turing's Craft.

CodeLab offers over 200 web-based programming exercises that give instant, automatic feedback, helping the student prepare for a test or project. These exercises are targeted to help the student identify strengths and weaknesses as well as increase retention of material. The instant confirmation of correctness will bolster confidence and the helpful feedback will provide valuable guidance. Please visit the Student Companion Site for this book to link to CodeLab.

Sample Chapter

Sample Chapters for Computing Concepts with Java Essentials, Third Edition