Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach
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For courses in Java Programming. Effective step-by-step Java education Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach introduces new concepts and syntax using a spiral approach, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared as they work through CS1 material. Through the first four editions, Building Java Programs and its back-to-basics approach have proven remarkably effective. The 5th Edition has been extensively updated with incorporation of JShell integration, improved loop coverage, rewritten and revised case studies, examples, updated collection syntax and idioms, expanded self-check and programming exercising sections, and new programming projects. Also available with MyLab Programming MyLabTM is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.With MyLab Programming, students work through hundreds of short, auto-graded coding exercises and receive immediate and helpful feedback based on their work. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Programming, search for: 0135862353 / 9780135862353 Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach Plus MyLab Programming with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of: 0135472466 / 9780135472460 MyLab Programming Standalone Access Card 013547194X / 9780135471944 Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach Review: Wanted to hate, but is a genuinely great textbook - This book is clear, easy to understand, and introduces concepts in the correct order. The tone is conversational and you don’t need to spend a lot of time trying to decipher complex sentences when reading it (looking at you physics textbooks). My only suggestion would be to add some contextual vocabulary or mention the “other ways some people might do it”. Inevitably while learning to code, you will end up googling something that stumps you and you will have your mind blown on StackExchange by opposing terminology or someone who isn’t using that same constructors that this book uses, it would be helpful to have little asides in the book that says “you might see it this way when you Google it” Review: Computer science required text book - Our son is finishing 11th & 12th grade, via Olympic College, through South Kitsap High. School’s “Running Start” accelerated education program. He’s heavily interested in computer programming, and he claims this text book offers a challenging and very detailed information, which is making it sincerely FUN for him.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 94 Reviews |
E**S
Wanted to hate, but is a genuinely great textbook
This book is clear, easy to understand, and introduces concepts in the correct order. The tone is conversational and you don’t need to spend a lot of time trying to decipher complex sentences when reading it (looking at you physics textbooks). My only suggestion would be to add some contextual vocabulary or mention the “other ways some people might do it”. Inevitably while learning to code, you will end up googling something that stumps you and you will have your mind blown on StackExchange by opposing terminology or someone who isn’t using that same constructors that this book uses, it would be helpful to have little asides in the book that says “you might see it this way when you Google it”
D**E
Computer science required text book
Our son is finishing 11th & 12th grade, via Olympic College, through South Kitsap High. School’s “Running Start” accelerated education program. He’s heavily interested in computer programming, and he claims this text book offers a challenging and very detailed information, which is making it sincerely FUN for him.
R**Y
Fantastic for Beginners
I learned Java from this book in a two-semester series at a college. I loved it. I wish it had more case studies and was hardback but it will be staying in my collection.
A**A
A comprehensive book, difficult if you are self taught.
This book covers everything. I would say it is hard to understand if you are a beginner teaching yourself.
B**A
I will recommend
Cheaper, new with online study code, you can get access to the audio online with the link
A**W
Best CSC Fundamentals Java Book!
Required for my CSC class, but this book hands down is the best resource to quickly immerse yourself in Java along with core CSC concepts. Your learning will progress faster than ever utilizing this resource. Also, make sure to use the companion website "Practice It" for programming exercises (it's 100% free). Highly recommend: 10/10
N**N
Three Stars
I purchased this textbook to compliment a recent endeavor into programming. I'm a fan of Mr. Reges' and an alma mater at his university, but this text doesn't escape the typical hallmarks of a college textbook. It is too expensive, and yet the paper is very low quality. I think I know what happened here. Rather than rant about the economics at play with respect to the publisher, I'll simply state that I'd rather go to the DMV than log into the accompanying web application. Three stars because it otherwise contains information that I need, and struggled to access outside of a credible academic resource.
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Crease on the cover
There is a vertical crease in the middle of the book cover. It looks like someone accidentally folded the first 60 pages together before it came. Come on. It's a $150 book. I'm so disappointed!
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