For CS1 and other courses on programming in Java offered in Computer Science, CIS, MIS, Business and Engineering departments. Also appropriate for upper-level coide examines one of todays hottest computer languages-Java; the first general-purpose, object-oriented language that is truly platform-independent. The latest Java 2 features are incorporated throughout this edition

NEW - Optional case study focusing on object-oriented design and the UML - Illustrates the entire process of object-oriented and design from conception and design, to programming and implementation. The case study is introduced in Chapter 1 and built upon in the next eight chapters. Introduces students to the UML and key notational schemes that they will encounter in the real world. NEW - Now in full color. Program listings now include syntax coloring of code. Helps students better interpret the code. Stronger emphasis on applications rather than applets. Thorough revision of the first 3 chapters. Emphasizes problem solving and programming skills. Helps to build a stronger foundation in programming skills and provides less rigorous and demanding introductory chapters than in previous editions so that students are not overwhelmed. Signature Live Code Approach. Language features are presented in the context of a wide variety of complete working programs. Features thousands of lines of code in hundreds of complete working programs. Enables students to confirm that programs run as expected. Outstanding, consistent and applied pedagogy. Icons throughout identify Software Engineering Observations; Good Programming Practices; Common Programming Errors; Portability Tips; Performance, Testing and Debugging tips. Provides hundreds of valuable programming tips and facilitates learning. Extensive set of interesting exercises and substantial projects. Students can apply what theyve learned in each chapter. CD-ROM with each text. Includes source codes, links to Java demos and resources, and Java development tools.