Think Java - How to Think Like a Computer Scientist

"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.

About the author

Allen B. Downey is a Professor of Computer Science at Olin College of Engineering. He has taught at Wellesley College, Colby College, and U.C. Berkeley. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from U.C. Berkeley, and Master's and Bachelor's degrees from MIT. Downey is the creator of the bestselling Think series for O'Reilly, including Think Python, Think Complexity, Think DSP, and Think Bayes.

Chris Mayfield is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at James Madison University, with a research focus on CS education and professional development. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University and Bachelor's degrees in CS and German from the University of Utah.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Allen B Downey, Allen Downey, Allen B Downey, Allen B. Downey, Chris Mayfield, Mayfield Chris
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781492072508
• ISBN: 978-1-4920-7250-8
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 233 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 572 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Programming languages; COMPUTERS / Computer Science, COMPUTERS / Software Development & Engineering / General, COMPUTERS / Programming / Object Oriented, COMPUTERS / Programming / General, computer science, Computer programming / software engineering, Programming & scripting languages: general, Programming and scripting languages: general, Computer Programming / Software Development, COMPUTERS / Languages / General, Object-oriented programming (OOP)