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eText: 
ISBN-10 0-13-609316-7ISBN-13 978-0-13-609316-9
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ISBN-10 0-13-607225-9ISBN-13 978-0-13-607225-6
Author(s): Walter Savitch; Frank M. Carrano
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright year: © 2009 Pages: 928
Description

For introductory Computer Science courses using Java (CS1with Java), and other introductory programming courses indepartments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Computer Information Systems, Management InformationSystems, Information Technology, and Business.

Trusted authors Savitch and Carrano examine problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Students are introduced to object-oriented programming and important concepts such as design, testing and debugging, programming style, interfaces inheritance, and exception handling. The Java coverage is a concise, accessible introduction that covers key language features. Objects are covered thoroughly and early in the text, with an emphasis on application programs over applets. Revised throughout for enhanced clarity, the Fifth Edition has been entirely redesigned with a more accessible feel.

Supplements Include:

  • VideoNotes: Pearson's new visual tool designed for teaching students key programming concepts and techniques. These short step-by-step videos demonstrate how to solve problems from design through coding.  VideoNotes allow for self-paced instruction with easy navigation including the ability to select, play, rewind, fast-forward, and stop within each VideoNote exercise. Margin icons in your textbook let you know when a VideoNotes video is available for a particular concept or  homework problem.  (available 7/31/08)

  • Power Point Lecture Slides

  • Selected Solutions to text exercises

  • GOAL (Gradiance Online Accelerated Learning), http://www.prenhall.com/goal

  • An accompanying  hard copy Lab Manual with source code

  •   Visit:  www.prenhall.com/savitch

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