Beginning Java Programming - The Object-Oriented Approach

A comprehensive Java guide, with samples, exercises, casestudies, and step-by-step instruction Beginning Java Programming: The Object Oriented Approachis a straightforward resource for getting started with one of theworld's most enduringly popular programming languages. Based onclasses taught by the authors, the book starts with the basics andgradually builds into more advanced concepts. The approach utilizesan integrated development environment that allows readers toimmediately apply what they learn, and includes step-by-stepinstruction with plenty of sample programs. Each chapter containsexercises based on real-world business and educational scenarios,and the final chapter uses case studies to combine several conceptsand put readers' new skills to the test.
Beginning Java Programming: The Object Oriented Approachprovides both the information and the tools beginners need todevelop Java skills, from the general concepts of object-orientedprogramming. Learn to:

• Understand the Java language and object-oriented conceptimplementation
• Use Java to access and manipulate external data
• Make applications accessible to users with GUIs
• Streamline workflow with object-oriented patterns

The book is geared for those who want to use Java in an appliedenvironment while learning at the same time. Useful as either acourse text or a stand-alone self-study program, Beginning JavaProgramming is a thorough, comprehensive guide.


About the authors
Bart Baesens is a professor at KU Leuven and a lecturer at the University of Southampton, where he teaches variousprogramming and database management courses.Aimée Backiel is a doctoral researcher at KU Leuven. She teaches basic programming in Java to learners from diverse backgrounds.Seppe vanden Broucke is a postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven. He uses Java daily, giving him insight into useful applications for practitioners.Visit us at wrox.com where you have access to free code samples, Programmer to Programmer forums, and discussions on the latest happenings in the industry from around the world.