Java Concepts: Compatible with Java 5, 6 and 7

This book introduces programmers to objects at a gradual pace. The syntax boxes are revised to show typical code examples rather than abstract notation. This includes optional example modules 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. In addition, Java 7 features are included to provide programmers with the most up-to-date information.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Using Objects
Chapter 3: Implementing Classes
Chapter 4: Fundamental Data Types
Chapter 5: Decisions
Chapter 6: Iteration
Chapter 7: Arrays and Array Lists
Chapter 8: Designing Classes
Chapter 9: Interfaces and Polymorphism
Chapter 10: Inheritance
Chapter 11: Input/Output and Exception Handling
Chapter 12: Object-Oriented Design
Chapter 13: Recursion
Chapter 14: Sorting and Searching
Chapter 15: An Introduction To Data Structures
Chapter 16: Advanced Data Structures (Advanced)
Chapter 17: Generic Programming (Advanced)
Chapter 18: Graphical User Interfaces (Advanced)
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: HTML Summary
Appendix G: Tool Summary
Appendix H: javadoc Summary
Appendix I: Number Systems
Appendix J: Bit and Shift Operations
Appendix K: UML Summary
Appendix L: Java Language Coding Guidelines