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Beginner to Intermediate Programming in Java

Absolute Java provides a comprehensive reference to programming in the Java language. Accessible to both beginner and intermediate programmers, the text focuses around specifically using the Java language to practice programming techniques.

The Sixth Edition is extremely flexible and easily applicable to a wide range of users. Standalone and optional chapters allow instructors to adapt the text to a variety of curse content. Highly up-to-date with new content and information regarding the use of Java, this text introduces readers to the world of programming through a widely used and relevant language.

Personalize Learning with MyProgrammingLab

MyProgrammingLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.

MyProgrammingLab allows you to engage your students in the course material before, during, and after class with a variety of activities and assessments.

0134243935 / 9780134243931 Absolute Java Plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

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• 0134041674 / 9780134041674 Absolute Java
• 0134254015 / 9780134254012 MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Code Card -- for Absolute Java

Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED

Chapter 2: CONSOLE INPUT AND OUTPUT

Chapter 3: FLOW OF CONTROL

Chapter 4: DEFINING CLASSES I

Chapter 5: DEFINING CLASSES II

Chapter 6: ARRAYS

Chapter 7: INHERITANCE

Chapter 8 POLYMORPHISM AND ABSTRACT CLASSES

Chapter 9: EXCEPTION HANDLING

Chapter 10: FILE I/O

Chapter 11: RECURSION

Chapter 12: UML AND PATTERNS

Chapter 13: INTERFACES AND INNER CLASSES

Chapter 14: GENERICS AND THE ArrayList CLASS

Chapter 15: LINKED DATA STRUCTURES

Chapter 16: COLLECTIONS, MAPS AND ITERATORS

Chapter 17: SWING I

Chapter 18: SWING II

Chapter 19: JAVA NEVER ENDS

Chapter 20: APPLETS AND HTML

Appendix 1 KEYWORDS

Appendix 2 PRECEDENCE AND ASSOCIATIVITY RULES

Appendix 3 ASCII CHARACTER SET

Appendix 4 FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS FOR printf

Appendix 5 SUMMARY OF CLASSES AND INTERFACES

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