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Programmers, computer scientists, and engineers need a book that delivers the essentials of how to program using Java in a more accessible, less rigorous approach. Java for Everyone provides them with a more user-friendly, graphics-intensive design that conveys complex concepts simply and effectively. It differs from other books in the market by focusing on topics such as loops and graphical interfaces, while avoiding a focus on object-orientation. The emphasis is placed on simple programs that use pre-built data structures and algorithms whenever possible. The examples and case studies explore practical applications that programmers, computer scientists, and engineers will find useful, such as processing tabular data, harvesting Web information, creating custom graphics, and building simple user interfaces.

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• 1 Introduction
• Computer Programs
• Anatomy of a Computer
• The Java Programming Language
• Becoming Familiar with Your Programming Environment
• Analyzing Your First Program
• Errors
• Algorithms
• 2 Fundamental Data Types
• Defining Variables
• Modifying Variables
• Constants
• Reading Input
• Arithmetic
• Strings
• 3 Decisions
• The if Statement
• Comparing Numbers and Strings
• Multiple Alternatives
• Nested Branches
• Boolean Variables and Operators
• Application: Input Validation
• 4 Loops
• The while Loop
• The for Loop
• The do Loop
• Application: Processing Sentinel Values
• Common Loop Algorithms
• Nested Loops
• Application: Random Numbers and Simulations
• 5 Methods
• Methods as Black Boxes
• Implementing Methods
• Parameter Passing
• Return Values
• Methods Without Return Values
• Stepwise Refinement
• Variable Scope and Static Variables
• Recursive methods (Optional)
• 6 Arrays and Array Lists
• Using Arrays and Array Lists
• The Enhanced for Loop
• Common Array and Array List Algorithms
• Using Arrays and Array Lists with Methods
• Two-dimensional Arrays
• Proposal: Java for Everyone, First Edition 5/18/09: 9
• 7 Objects and Classes
• Designing the public interface
• Fields and methods
• Constructors
• Discovering classes
• Static fields and methods
• Packages
• 8 Processing Data Files and Web Information
• Streams, readers and writers
• Reading files and web pages
• Exception handling
• 9 Inheritance
• Inheritance hierarchies
• Forming subclasses
• Polymorphism
• Subclass construction
• Interface type
• 10 Common Data Structures and Algorithms
• Lists and maps
• Sorting and searching
• Other standard algorithms
• 11 Recursion (Web only)
• Organizing database information
• SQL queries
• Programming with JDBC
• 12 Building Graphical User Interfaces (Web only)
• Event handling
• Buttons and menus
• Layout management
• Text fields and text areas

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CHOICE Review

Horstmann (San Jose State Univ.) has been writing Java books for academic curricula for a number of years, and this volume reflects both the author's expository skill as well as his dedication to developing effective pedagogical mechanisms. The work is targeted toward undergraduate students who are learning the Java language and have little or no previous programming experience. Horstmann presents the material clearly and concisely, without omitting important technical content. Like many good textbooks, this volume uses multiple constructs to help students form associations with analogous concepts, self-check their understanding, follow examples, and practice coding. Sidebars help break up the material while adding meaningful secondary material, such as historical background, social issues, or new features of the language. A particularly effective feature is the use of photographs to create visual analogues for otherwise abstract concepts. Some online ancillary material requires registration with the publisher for access. Classroom tested and carefully produced and edited, this is a strong contender for any introductory computer science course involving Java. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, two-year technical program students, practitioners, and general audiences. C. Vickery Queens College of CUNY

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Cay S. Horstmann is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at San Jose State University. He is an experience professional programmer and was Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Preview Systems, Inc. He is also a consultant for major corporations, universities, and organizations on Java, C++, Windows, and Internet programming. Horstmann is the author of many successful professional and academic books, including Big C++, C++ For Everyone, Big Java, Java Concepts, Object Oriented Design and Patterns (all John Wiley & Son, Inc.), and Core Java (Sun Microsystems Press), with Gary Cornell.