Big Java: Early Objects, 5th Edition

This book introduces programmers to objects at a gradual pace. Optional example modules are included using Alice and Greenfoot. The examples feature annotations with dos and don’ts along with cross references to more detailed explanations in the text. New tables show a large number of typical and cautionary examples. New programming and review problems are also presented that ensure a broad coverage of topics. Cay will also add sections on problem solving, and a new, more approachable and visual design developed for JfE and BJLO is used.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Using Objects
Chapter 3: Implementing Classes
Chapter 4: Fundamental Data Types
Chapter 5: Decisions
Chapter 6: Loops
Chapter 7: Arrays and Array Lists
Chapter 8: Designing Classes
Chapter 9: Inheritance
Chapter 10: Interfaces
Chapter 11: Input/Output and Exception Handling
Chapter 12: Object-Oriented Design
Chapter 13: Recursion
Chapter 14: Sorting and Searching
Chapter 15: The Java Collections Framework
Chapter 16: Basic Data Structures
Chapter 17: Tree Structures
Chapter 18: Generic Classes
Chapter 19: Graphical User Interfaces
Chapter 20: Streams and Binary Input/Output
Chapter 21: Multithreading
Chapter 22: Internet Networking
Chapter 23: Relational Databases
Chapter 24: XML
Chapter 25: Web Applications

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
Appendix F: Tool Summary
Appendix G: Number Systems
Appendix H: UML Summary
Appendix I: Java Language Coding Guidelines
Appendix J: HTML Summary