Absolute Java

Author: Savitch | Translated by
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Bestselling author Walter Savitch provides a comprehensive and in-depth approach to learning the Java language. Written by Savitch, this classic Java book covers all aspects of the Java programming language, offering essential tools for both Java beginners and experienced Java programmers. The book thoroughly explains the Java language, provides complete executable code, and also discusses topics such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism, UML, and javadoc. This book can be used as a textbook or reference for Java courses. The main features of this book include:
- Providing the basic elements of the Java language in a complete Java program environment;
- Including extended content on Java language features, such as Vector, Swing, linked lists, and multithreading;
- Discussing modern programming topics, such as UML and patterns;
- Offering a multi-faceted presentation and expandable teaching methods to meet the needs of readers at all levels, including common errors, tips, self-assessment questions, and answers.
This book is accompanied by an Addison-Wesley CodeMate, an online professional programming guide. With CodeMate, readers can browse, compile, run, and edit program projects directly through the electronic version of this book without installing a compiler.
Content of the accompanying CD: The CD included with this book contains a free copy of the J2SDK, which is the standard version 1.4 and an enhanced version of Java 2.0. This copy includes a Java compiler and an IDE.
This book is an excellent textbook and reference for Java programming. In terms of content organization, it focuses on the inherent characteristics of the Java language and covers all aspects of the language. The book explores various programming techniques and systematically introduces the Java language, with particularly detailed explanations of inheritance, polymorphism, and exception handling. Additionally, it discusses Java collections and the Java standard library, with separate chapters dedicated to recursion and linked list data structures.
The book has a well-structured and flexible layout, with exercises and answers at the end of each chapter, making it easy to learn, understand, and use. The book begins with simple explanations and gradually progresses to more advanced topics, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers.