Java: An Introduction to Computing
Joel C. Adams, Larry R. Nyhoff, Jeffrey L. Nyhoff · Medical Entomology and Zoology · 2000
From the Publisher: FEATURES/BENEFITS: Provides extensive coverage of Java 2, including in the Swing components. Enjoy a comprehensive reference to the most current version of Java. Uses a spiral approach, with central topics introduced early and revisited in increasing detail. A use build it approach that reduces the learning curve for students or professionals. Introduces Object-Centered Design (OCD), in Chapter, culminating in Object-Oriented Design in Chapter 11. OCD provides a gentle, consistent approach to OOD and OOP, which is becoming the industry standard. Covers GUI programming gradually and consistently in each chapter. Learn how to build programs with graphical user interfaces. Presents Part of the Picture sections, contributed by field experts, in each chapter. Introduces the discipline of computer science, including sections on ethics, history, artificial intelligence, and architecture.