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Objects, Abstraction, Data Structures and Design Using Java Version 5.0 [Paperback]

Elliot B. Koffman (Author), Paul A. T. Wolfgang (Author)
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Publication Date: Oct 29 2004 | ISBN-10: 0471692646 | ISBN-13: 978-0471692645 | Edition: 1
This version of the book uses the latest Java technology, Java 2 Standard Edition Version 5.0 (J2SE V. 5.0), or otherwise known as "Version 5.0."

This revolutionary book intertwines problem solving and software engineering with the study of traditional data structures topics. The book emphasizes the use of objects and object-oriented design. Early chapters provide background coverage of software engineering. Then, in the chapters on data structures, these principles are applied. The authors encourage use of a five-step process for the solution of case studies: problem specification, analysis, design, implementation, and testing. As is done in industry, these steps are sometimes performed in an iterative fashion rather than in strict sequence. The Java Application Programming Interface (API) is used throughout the text. Wherever possible, the specification and interface for a data structure follow the Java Collections Framework.
  • Emphasizes the use of objects and object-oriented design
  • Provides a primer on the Java language and offers background coverage of software engineering
  • Encourages an iterative five-step process for the solution of case studies: problem specification, analysis, design, implementation, and testing
  • The Java Application Programming Interface (API) is used throughout

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"This book stood out to me as having the strongest software development foundation of any I have seen. It prepares students for the mindset of testing code and writing reusable code".- Sarah Matzko, Clemson University.

"The Greatest strengths are the clear writing style and the generous use of examples. This book is the best data structures book I have ever seen." -Antonia Beady, Cal State

"The information on software testing is the greatest strength... The material on testing is desperately needed in curriculum today." - Barbara Gannod, Arizona State University.

""The authors have done a great job in presenting the classical data structure topics in the latest Object-Oriented feature available in JSDK 5. The approach is well designed, the explanations are clear and accurate, the sample code really works." - Marin Zhao, Mercer University

THINK, THEN CODETM

Successfully ascending a mountain takes tenacity, courage, skill, and most of all, preparation. Similarly, in today's software engineering industry, the most important work takes place before you even start writing the code. To successfully implement a solution, you first have to work through your options and thoroughly analyze the expected performance of your design.

With Koffman and Wolfgang's Objects, Abstraction, Data Structures, and Design: Using Java, Version 5.0 you'll develop a thorough understanding of basic data structures and algorithms through an objects-first approach, as well as essential design skills and principles for those critical first steps in the software engineering process. Approximately 20 case studies show you how to apply those skills and principles to real-world problems.Along the way, you'll gain an understanding of why different data structures are nee4ded, the applications they are suited for, and the advantages and disadvantages of their possible implantations.

Key Features:

  • Objects-early approach
  • Data structures are presente4rd in the context of software engineering principles
  • 20 case studies reinforce good programming practice
  • Problem-solving methodology used throughout..."Think, then code!"
  • Emphasis on the Java API and the Collections framework
  • Optional coverage of event-driven programming
  • Effective pedagogy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review of java book Nov 14 2011
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item was in good condition, for the price including shipping and taxes the quality of the book was worth it, the only downside is that the shipping took a bit long and no tracking number was provided only an estimated time of arrival. then again the shipping was cheap so it makes sense. i will probably buy again in the future if need be although i will probably chose faster shipping if offered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars CS for beginners with realistic examples Dec 14 2008
By Okur Yazar - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
A reader wrote that, "this book fails to address concurrency issues". But the books title never commits this. It's about teaching data-structures using Java (correctly). And it exactly does this with great success.

Although I read it to refresh my knowledge, I enjoyed a lot as I learn the subject first time. It's CS for beginners, but not dull theory. The book explains every data-structure throughly with accompanied practical code snippets.

Three types of code is provided:
1) KW(Koffman-Wolfgang) version of the data structure implementation
2) Java Collection API version of the data structure (if it exists).
3) Data structure in praxis (sample applications)

Sample applications code are not toy code. Realistic examples such as infix-postfix conversion via stack, airline check-in passenger queues or recursive fibonacci numbers are choosen.

The book also shows how to extend Java's collections framework for advanced implementations.

Such valuable books cannot be written in a hurry. I think, especially for beginners, it would be a great start. And probably you'll never need to search an alternative if you start to learn the subject from this one.

It is the right book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Data Structures: Abstraction and Design Using Java Feb 22 2011
By Albert - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This book is a very useful sources on the data structures used in the Java language. This 2nd edition of the textbook has added an extensive amount of information regarding abstraction and a much more defined explanation of the Collections framework. This is a great book of intermediate programers.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Mar 8 2013
By B. McCar - Published on Amazon.com
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This book is very useful... I like it so much I plan on pulling a 4.0 in my class. Never mind I was required to have this book...
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