Authoritative but accessible information on Java programming fundamentals As one of the most popular programming languages in the world, Java is widely used in everything from application software to web applications. This helpful book escorts you through the fundamentals and concepts of Java programming using a first/late objects approach. Packed with extensive opportunities for programming practice, Java For Everyone is an ideal resource for learning all there is to know about Java programming. Serves as an authoritative guide on the fundamentals of Java programming Features accessible coverage compatible with Java 5, 6, 7 Uses first/late objects approach and provides a variety of opportunities for programming practice If you're interested in learning the basics of Java programming, then this is the book you need.

CAY S. HORSTMANN is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at San Jose State University. He is an experienced professional programmer and was Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Preview Systems, Inc. He is also a consultant for major corporations, universities and organizations on C++, Java, Windows, and Internet programming. Horstmann is the author of many successful professional and academic books, including Object Oriented Design and Patterns, Big Java, Big C++, Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials (all with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), and core Java (Sun Microsystems Press), with Gary Cornell.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Computer Programs

1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer

1.3 The Java Programming Language

1.4 Becoming Familiar with Your Programming Environment

1.5 Analyzing Your First Program

1.6 Errors

1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design

Chapter 2 Fundamental Data Types

2.1 Variables

2.2 Arithmetic

2.3 Input and Output

2.4 Problem Solving: First Do it By Hand

2.6 Strings

Chapter 3 Decisions

3.1 The if Statement

3.2 Comparing Numbers and Strings

3.3 Multiple Alternatives

3.4 Nested Branches

3.5 Problem Solving: Flowcharts

3.6 Problem Solving: Test Cases

3.7 Boolean Variables and Operators

3.8 Application: Input Validation

Chapter 4 Loops

4.1 The while Loop

4.2 Problem Solving: Hand-Tracing

4.3 The for Loop

4.4 The do Loop

4.5 Application: Processing Sentinel Values

4.6 Problem Solving: Storyboards

4.7 Common Loop Algorithms

4.8 Nested Loops

4.9 Application: Random Numbers and Simulations

Chapter 5 Methods

5.1 Methods as Black Boxes

5.2 Implementing Methods

5.3 Parameter Passing

5.4 Return Values

5.5 Methods Without Return Values

5.6 Problem Solving: Reusable Functions

5.7 Problem Solving: Stepwise Refinement

5.8 Variable Scope

5.9 Recursive Methods (Optional)

Chapter 6 Arrays and Array Lists

6.1 Arrays

6.2 The Enhanced for Loop

6.3 Common Array Algorithms

6.4 Using Arrays with Methods

6.5 Problem Solving: Adapting Algorithms

6.6 Problem Solving: Discovering Algorithms by
Manipulating Physical Objects

6.7 Two-Dimensional Arrays

6.8 Array Lists

Chapter 7 Input/Output and Exception Handling

7.1 Reading and Writing Text Files

7.2 Processing Text Input

7.3 Command Line Arguments

7.4 Checked and Unchecked Exceptions

7.5 Catching Exceptions

7.6 The finally Clause

7.7 Application: Handling Input Errors

Chapter 8 Object and Classes

8.1 Object-Oriented Programming

8.2 Implementing a Simple Class

8.3 Specifying the Public Interface of a Class

8.4 Designing the Data Representation

8.5 Problem Solving: Patterns for Representing Behavior

8.6 Implementing Instance Methods

8.7 Constructors

8.8 Problem Solving: Tracing Objects

8.9 Testing a Class

8.10 Object References

8.11 Static Variables and Methods

Chapter 9 Inheritance

9.1 Inheritance Hierarchies

9.2 Implementing Subclasses

9.3 Overriding Methods

9.4 Polymorphism

9.5 Object: The Cosmic Superclass

9.6 Interface Types

Chapter 10 Graphical User Interfaces

10.1 Frame Windows

10.2 Events and Event Handling

10.3 Using Inheritance to Customize Frames

10.4 Building Applications with Buttons

10.5 Using Inner Classes for Listeners

10.6 Processing Text Input

10.7 Text Areas

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Chapter 11 Advanced Graphical User Interfaces

11.1 Layout Management

11.2 Choices

11.3 Menus

11.4 Exploring the Swing Documentation

11.5 Drawing on a Component

11.6 Using Timer Events for Animations

11.7 Mouse Events

Chapter 12 Object-Oriented Design

12.1 The Software Life Cycle

12.2 Discovering Classes

12.3 Relationships Between Classes

12.4 Cohesion and Coupling

12.5 Side Effects

12.5 Abstract Classes

12.6 Packages

12.7 Application: Printing an Invoice

12.8 Application: An Automatic Teller Machine

Chapter 13 Recursion

13.1 Triangle Numbers

13.2. Thinking Recursively

13.3 Recursive Helper Methods

13.4 The Efficiency of Recursion

13.5 Permutations

13.6 Mutual Recursions

13.7 Backtracking

Chapter 14 Sorting and Searching

14.1 Selection Sort

14.2 Profiling the Selection Sort Algorithm

14.3 Analyzing the Performance of the Selection Sort Algorithm

14.4 Merge Sort

14.5 Analyzing the Merge Sort Algorithm

14.6 Searching

14.7 Binary Search

14.8 Sorting Real Data

Chapter 15 The Java Collections Framework

15.1. An Overview of the Collections Framework

15.2. Linked Lists

15.3. Stacks, Queues, and Priority Queues

15.4. Sets

15.5. Maps

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APPENDIX A THE BASIC LATIN AND LATIN-1 SUBSETS OF UNICODE

APPENDIX B JAVA OPERATOR SUMMARY

APPENDIX C JAVA RESERVED WORD SUMMARY

APPENDIX D THE JAVA LIBRARY

APPENDIX E JAVA SYNTAX SUMMARY (Online only)

APPENDIX F HTML SUMMARY (Online only)

APPENDIX G TOOL SUMMARY (Online only)

APPENDIX H JAVADOC SUMMARY (Online only)

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