Discover the power of Java for application development with Farrell's JAVA PROGRAMMING, 10th edition. This engaging and hands-on resource is designed to help both novice and experienced programmers delve into Java programming. Step-by-step instructions guide learners through the process of building functional programs while mastering structured and object-oriented programming principles. Updated explanations, collaborative exercises, debugging practice, and real-world case problems enhance comprehension. Additionally, the inclusion of MindTap offers convenient online learning, interactive tools, and automatically graded coding labs for continuous skill advancement. Embrace a comprehensive learning experience with JAVA PROGRAMMING and unlock the potential of Java application development.
- Full Program Files: Easily accessible digital files contain every complete program highlighted in this edition. Students can experiment with the programming language by running and modifying these programs, while instructors can conveniently execute them during class without the need for extensive typing or testing.
- Informative Figures: Code Figures, found in every chapter, clarify key concepts. These figures, typically consisting of 25 lines or less, illustrate one concept at a time. Java keywords are highlighted in color, distinguishing them from program-created identifiers. Callouts draw attention to important code statements, and screen captures demonstrate program output.
- "Two Truths and a Lie" Interactive Review: Following each section, engaging short quizzes present two true statements and one false statement about the preceding text. This interactive review provides immediate feedback to readers without revealing answers to end-of-chapter exercises, allowing for flexible use as assignments or test questions.
- Hands-On Learning: Review Questions, Programming Exercises, Game Zone, Debugging Exercises, and Case Problems actively engage readers in learning. These activities provide a variety of programming experiences that challenge and captivate readers at the end of each chapter.
- Lists of Key Terms: Each chapter includes a list of covered key terms as a quick-reference study tool. Full definitions for these terms can be found in the glossary.
- MindTap includes:
- Gradeable assessments and activities
- Videos
- Coding Snippets
- Coding labs
- Interactive study aids
1. Creating Java Programs.
2. Using Data.
3. Using Methods.
4. Using Classes and Objects.
5. Making Decisions.
6. Looping.
7. Characters, Strings, and the StringBuilder.
8. Arrays.
9. Inheritance and Interfaces.
10. Exception Handling.
11. File Input and Output.
12. Recursion.
13. Collections and Generics.
14. Introduction to Swing Components.
Joyce Farrell
Joyce Farrell has authored several popular programming textbooks, including books on Programming Logic and Design, Java, C#, and C++. Her books are recognized for their clear, direct writing style and effective presentation. A well-respected instructor, Ms. Farrell has taught Computer Information Systems at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois; the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; and McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
