Object oriented programming with Java : an introductionUpplaga 1

This well-organized, clearly written and visually engaging book provides hands-on experience as it guides the reader through all of Java's functions and capabilities. This comprehensive text shows readers how to use such a versatile object-oriented programming language as a primary tool in many different aspects of programming work. It is designed primarily as a first programming text. Java's everyday applicability is reinforced through the book's many, interesting UK case studies. With an "objects-early" approach, David Barnes stresses the importance of objects for a clear methodology of learning an object-oriented language. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of good programming style, particularly the need to maintain an object's integrity from outside interference. An objects-early approach showing how to design and use fully-fledged objects. An accessible introduction to the fundamental object-oriented topics of polymorphism and inheritance. Significant coverage of GUI classes belonging to both Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) and Swing (JFC). The latest coverage of Java 2 Platform API. Usage of power threads for multi-threaded programs. Timely coverage of networking, via TCP/IP, to interact with non-Java programs. A unique chapter on event-driven simulation. Support materials include Prentice Hall's Companion Web site http://www.prenhall.com/barnes and links to the author's Web site