Java How to Program [Paperback]

The sheer size (and level of detail) presented here is undoubtedly its most impressive feature. Weighing in at over 1,300 pages, it features an almost endless trove of information with over 500 programming tips, over 1,000 summary points, over 900 programming exercises, and a whopping 5,000-plus entries in its index. This is clearly a textbook and reference for students who want to master the entire Java language. The authors present many challenging exercises and examples too, including numerous interesting graphics problems, a simulation for a simple CPU, a compiler (for the same), and an elevator simulation case study. (In all, there is certainly sufficient material in this book for two semesters of college work.)

Besides a full tour of all the fundamentals of Java, from basic statements to object-oriented design techniques, the authors also delve into more advanced APIs for servlets, JDBC, RMI, and JavaBeans. (Their guide to Swing components is also a standout here.)

While the richness of Java: How-To Program might intimidate some readers, for those who want to experience all the possibilities of Java, this book is a fine choice for a first textbook on introductory programming in Java. Its authoritative and far-ranging presentation can serve as a reliable and effective guide to the truly exciting world of Java development. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: Basic Java, applets and applications, control structures, methods, arrays, object-oriented programming techniques, strings, graphics and Java2D, Swing user interfaces, exceptions, multithreading, multimedia, file I/O, JDBC and databases, servlets, RMI, networking, sockets, custom data structures and collections, and JavaBeans.

Features and Benefits

NEW! Updated to Java 2.
NEW! Replaces the current AWT graphical user interface components with the new Swing Set GUI components presents the most current graphical techniques for Java programming.
NEW! Stronger emphasis on applications rather than applets.
NEW! Thorough Revision of the first 3 chapters to emphasize problem solving and programming skills.
Helps to build a stronger foundation in programming skills. Less rigorous and demanding introductory chapters than in previous editions so that students are
not overwhelmed.
NEW! New Chapter- Java Database Connectivity.
NEW! New Chapter- Servlets.
NEW! New Chapter- JavaBeans.
NEW! New Chapter- Remote Method Invocation.
NEW! New Chapter- Collections.
NEW! Uses new 2D graphics API in Chapter 9 (Graphics) and uses new Media APIs in Chapter 14 (Multimedia).

FREE- Software, JAVA 2SDK, standard edition, v.1.2.1 plus a complete Java IDE.

Live Code examples teaches concepts through extensive working programs that illustrate the ideas being discussed.
Introduces Java at an introductory programming level- Covering good programming practices, syntax, and object-oriented techniques.
Detailed coverage of object-based programming. Shows students how to use Java to access members and classes, initialize class objects, understand data abstraction, and more.
Excellent Pedagogy Icons throughout the text identify good programming practices, common errors to avoid, portability tips, and basic software engineering performance concepts.
Extensive, realistic problem sets. Allows students to apply what they've learned in each chapter.
An extensive set of supporting resources Includes an extensive Instructor's Manual; a Test Bank; access to the authors via e-mail [dietel@dietel.Java How to Program, Third Edition, is also available packaged with the award-winning interactive Multimedia Cyber Classroom CD-ROM in in The Complete Java Training Course (BK/ Cyber Classroom CD-ROM, 0-13-085248-1). For more information see page.