Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with Games and Simulations, 2nd Edition

Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with Games and Simulations includes the following features to stimulate learning:

Basic Java programming principles are explored in the context of Greenfoot

• Greenfoot uses simulations and games to teach programming skills, making the topic interesting, hands-on, and enjoyable for students.
• Students have the chance to build simple games or complex, highly-structured programs in this environment, making the software accessible to a wide range of students.
• All Greenfoot examples teach basic principles of standard Java, a fundamental language in computer programming.

UPDATED! A highly interactive text teaches through hands-on examples

• NEW! Examples have been added to the text that allow students to practice programming in an enjoyable, engaging fashion, such as:
• NEW! Chapter 1: Leaves and Wombats introduces some important object-oriented concepts and Greenfoot interactions early on in the text.
• NEW! Chapter 6: Newton’s Lab is a simulation of the motion of stars and planets in space that teaches the concept of gravity.
• NEW! Chapter 10 has a variety of new examples that intend to inspire further projects, such as:
• Lifts is a start of lifts simulation that can be continued into its own project.
• Boids is a demo showing flocking behavior through the motion of birds.
• Circles makes patterns in different colors on the screen with moving circles.
• Explosion demonstrates a sophisticated explosion effect.
• Breakout is the beginning of the classic breakout game with an interesting visual effect.
• Platform jumper is a demonstration of this popular simulation.
• Wave is the simulation of the propagation of a wave on a string.
• Projects are introduced first with interactive examples and later explained theoretically, allowing students to practice skills they are learning before understanding dry material.
• Engaging examples in the form of games, simulations, and music make programming fun and stimulating for all students.
• Exercises are integrated throughout the text to help students consistently practice major concepts.
• Pedagogical features guide the text, making it easily readable for students.