Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (September 13, 2024) © 2024

  • Tony Gaddis Haywood Community College
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With Revel® for Starting Out with Java: Control Structures Through Objects, CS1 author and instructor Tony Gaddis uses a step-by-step approach to introduce students to programming in Java. Procedural programming, control structures and methods, is covered before object-oriented programming to ensure that students understand fundamental programming and problem-solving concepts. Every chapter includes clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, focused explanations, and an abundance of exercises. The 8th Edition introduces students to JShell, including JShell experiment sections that offer students opportunities to explore Java coding and prototyping. Updated topics include new coverage of JavaFX, several new String methods, variable declarations using var to simplify complex variable declarations, expanded inheritance coverage, and more.

Revel empowers you to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, you can read and practice essential coding skills in one continuous experience—anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Computers and Java
  2. Java Fundamentals
  3. Decision Structures
  4. Loops and Files
  5. Methods
  6. A First Look at Classes
  7. Arrays and the ArrayList Class
  8. A Second Look at Classes and Objects
  9. Text Processing and Wrapper Classes
  10. Inheritance
  11. Exceptions and Advanced File I/O
  12. JavaFX: GUI Programming and Basic Controls
  13. JavaFX: Advanced Controls
  14. JavaFX: Graphics, Effects, and Media
  15. Recursion
  16. Databases

APPENDICES

  1. JOptionPane Dialogs
  2. The ASCII/Unicode Characters
  3. Operator Precedence and Associativity
  4. Java Keywords
  5. Installing OpenJDK and Using the JDK Documentation
  6. Installing and Working with JavaFX
  7. Using the javadoc Utility
  8. More about the Math Class
  9. Packages
  10. Working with Records and Random Access Files
  11. Downloading and Installing Apache Derby
  12. The QuickSort Algorithm
  13. Named Colors
  14. Answers to Odd-Numbered Review Questions

CASE STUDIES

  1. Calculating Sales Commission
  2. The Amortization Class
  3. The PinTester Class
  4. Parallel Arrays
  5. The FeetInches Class
  6. The SerialNumber Class
  7. A Simple Text Editor Application Using Swing

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