Think Java is a hands-on introduction to computer science and
programming used by many universities and high schools around the world.
Its conciseness, emphasis on vocabulary, and informal tone make it
particularly appealing for readers with little or no experience. The
book starts with the most basic programming concepts and gradually works
its way to advanced object-oriented techniques.
In this fully updated and expanded edition, authors Allen Downey and
Chris Mayfield introduce programming as a means for solving interesting
problems. Each chapter presents material for one week of a college
course and includes exercises to help you practice what you've learned.
Along the way, you'll see nearly every topic required for the AP
Computer Science A exam and Java SE Programmer I certification.
- Discover one concept at a time: tackle complex topics in a series of
small steps with multiple examples
- Understand how to formulate problems, think creatively about
solutions, and develop, test, and debug programs
- Learn about input and output, decisions and loops, classes and
methods, strings and arrays, recursion and polymorphism
- Determine which program development methods work best for you, and
practice the important skill of debugging
