Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ

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Pearson Education, 2003 - Computers - 386 pages
/* 0-13-044929-6, 4492J-5, Barnes, Kolling, OBJECTS FIRST WITH JAVA */" BlueJ is a Java development environment that runs on top of the Sun Microsystems Java Development Kit making use of the standard compiler and virtual machine. It allows readers to create objects of any class and interact with their methods. For the first time, the traditionally difficult concepts of objects and classes are brought alive in an easily manipulable visual form. This truly " objects first" approach within the customized BlueJ environment will revolutionize the way programming is learned. The book includes a copy of BlueJ." Takes a project driven approach to problem solving--the book is structured along the lines of fundamental development tasks--providing readers with clear coverage of the principles of object-oriented programming." Programmers and non-programmers who want to learn Java with a state of the art approach and user-friendly programming environment.

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Contents

Objects and classes
3
Understanding class definitions
17
Object interaction
49
Copyright

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About the author (2003)

David Barnes was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has been a life-long student of self- development and inspirational thinking. After graduating from The Ohio State University, he went to work for the Ford Motor Company. His diverse background in marketing, sales, and corporate finance put him on an executive leadership path with Ford. After ten years with the company and extensive geographical moves, David left Ford to take an executive position as Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.There he directed all aspects of sales, marketing, branding, and public relations for the orchestra. David left the symphony to embark on his own consulting and to deepen his knowledge and self-development, looking for accessible ways to implement these ideas in the workplace. During this period of discovery, he studied modern and historic works of the great teachers in leadership, business, inspirational thinking, and spirituality from all traditions. David co-founded Peace Of Mind Overtures with Sue-Anne MacGregor. Together, they are building a firm dedicated to providing pathways to peace of mind for individuals, families, and businesses.

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