Objects First With Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ (3rd Edition)
Objects First with Java:A Practical Introduction Using BlueJThird EditionDavid J. BarnesMichael KöllingThe BlueJ revolution goes on! The third edition ofObjects First with Javahas been fully updated for Java 5.0, and features a new version of BlueJ providing even stronger support for learning Java syntax and semantics.Hallmark featuresAn ‘Objects First’ approach encourages students to exploit the power of OOP from the beginningA project-driven approach applies a problem-solving method to real applications.A CD-ROM containing the JDK and versions of BlueJ for a variety of operating systemsA Companion Website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/barnes includes a style guide for all program examples, PowerPoint slides and other resources for both students and instructors.Additional resources can be found on the BlueJ website: www.bluej.org/objects-first/New to the third editionFully compliant with Java 5.0 features including genericsA revised treatment of autobox and enumeratorsExpanded coverage of graphics and GUI programmingA new version of the BlueJ environment, featuring:o Full support for Java 5.0o An all-new interface ‘look and feel’o A new ‘Code Pad’ feature, allowing immediate execution and evaluation of Java code.About the AuthorsDavid Barneshas 25 years experience in teaching programming. He andMichael Köllingboth teach introductory Java courses at the Universityof Kent, Canterbury. Michael Kölling was a key member of the team that developed BlueJ at MonashUniversityin Australia. [Copy to appear oninside front coverof 3rd edition]From reviews of the original edition“The book represents a valuable, new approach to introductory programming; it is still my best choice as textbook for the introductory programming course.”—Michael Caspersen,University of Aarhus,Denmark“This is the most innovative approach to teaching an Introduction to Programming course I have seen so far.”—Clemens Martin,UniversityofOntario“I would like to thank the authors for their good job on this book, and the wonderful BlueJ, the best programming environment for students learning Java.”—Ying Zhou,Rhode IslandCollege The first true ‘objects first’ introductory text; the best introduction to objects and OO programming concepts I have ever seen.”—Michael Goldweber,XavierUniversity “The more I read Barnes and Kölling’s book, the more impressed I am with it. It is a pedagogical masterpiece.”—Ian Bridgewood,CopenhagenUniversityCollegeof Engineering