Concise Guide to Object-Oriented Programming: An Accessible Approach Using Java (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)
Authors: Kingsley Sage
ISBN-10: 3030133036
ISBN-13: 9783030133030
Edition 版本: 1st ed. 2019
Released: 2019-04-24
Print Length 页数: 212 pages
Book Description
This engaging textbook provides an accessible introduction to coding and the world of Object-Oriented (OO) programming,using Java as the illustrative programming language. Emphasis is placed on what is most helpful for the first-time coder,in order to develop and understand their knowledge and skills in a way that is relevant and practical. The examples presented in the text demonstrate how skills in OO programming can be used to create applications and programs that have real-world value in daily life.
Topics and features: presents an overview of programming and coding,a brief history of programming languages,and a concise introduction to programming in Java using BlueJ; discusses classes and objects,reviews various Java library objects and packages,and introduces the idea of the Application Programming Interface (API); highlights how OO design forms an essential role in producing a useful solution to a problem,and the importance of the concept of class polymorphism; examines what to do when code encounters an error condition,describing the exception handling mechanism and practical measures in defensive coding; investigates the work of arrays and collections,with a particular focus on fixed length arrays,the ArrayList,HashMap and HashSet; describes the basics of building a Graphical User Interface (GUI) using Swing,and the concept of a design pattern; outlines two complete applications,from conceptual design to implementation,illustrating the content covered by the rest of the book; provides code for all examples and projects at an associated website.
This concise guide is ideal for the novice approaching OO programming for the first time,whether they are a student of computer science embarking on a one-semester course in this area,or someone learning for the purpose of professional development or self-improvement. The text does not require any prior knowledge of coding,software engineering,OO,or mathematics.
