A Guide to Programming in Java, Third Edition, emphasizes the development of good problem-solving and programming skills in a clear, easy-to-understand format. The textbook is written for a variety of Java compilers. It is also written for different student learning styles and effectively uses screen shots of source code, generated output, and finished projects to strengthen understanding.
* Ideal for an introductory programming course.
* Includes complete coverage of the Advanced Placement Computer Science A curriculum.
* Emphasizes fundamental concepts including variables, conditional control structures, loops, strings, methods, classes, arrays, and files.
* Object-oriented programming is taught from the very start of the textbook.
* The Swing Java package is introduced for creating GUI event-driven applications.