Building Java Programs

Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach Plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText — Access Card Package (4th Edition)

by Stuart Reges, Marty Stepp, Reges, Stuart^Stepp, Marty

Paperback, 1176 Pages, Published 2016

Layered, Back-to-Basics Approach to Java Programming

Newly revised and updated, this Fourth Edition of Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach uses a layered strategy to introduce Java programming, with the aim of overcoming the difficulty associated with introductory programming textbooks. The authors’ proven and class-tested “back to basics” approach introduces programming fundamentals first, with new syntax and concepts added over multiple chapters, and object-oriented programming discussed only once readers have developed a basic understanding of Java programming. Previous editions have established the text’s reputation as an excellent choice for thoroughly introducing the basics of computer science, and new material in the Fourth Edition incorporates concepts related to Java 8, functional programming, and image manipulation.