Java For Everyone: Compatible with Java 5, 6, and 7, 2nd Edition

CONTENTS

PREFACE

SPECIAL FEATURES

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Computer Programs

1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer

1.3 The Java Programming Language

1.4 Becoming Familiar with your Programming Environment

1.5 Analyzing Your First Program

1.6 Errors

1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design

CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTAL DATA TYPES

2.1 Variables

2.2 Arithmetic

2.3 Input and Output

2.4 Problem Solving: First Do It By Hand

2.5 Strings

CHAPTER 3 DECISIONS

3.1 The if Statement

3.2 Comparing Numbers and Strings

3.3 Multiple Alternatives

3.4 Nested Branches

3.5 Problem Solving: Flowcharts

3.6 Problem Solving: Test Cases

3.7 Boolean Variables and Operators

3.8 Application: Input Validation

CHAPTER 4 LOOPS

4.1 The while Loop

4.2 Problem Solving: Hand-Tracing

4.3 The for Loop

4.4 The do Loop

4.5 Application: Processing Sentinel Values

4.6 Problem Solving: Storyboards

4.7 Common Loop Algorithms

4.8 Nested Loops

4.9 Application: Random Numbers and Simulations

CHAPTER 5 METHODS

5.1 Methods as Black Boxes

5.2 Implementing Methods

5.3 Parameter Passing

5.4 Return Values

5.5 Methods Without Return Values

5.6 Problem Solving: Reusable Methods

5.7 Problem Solving: Stepwise Refinement

5.8 Variable Scope

5.9 Recursive Methods (Optional)

CHAPTER 6 ARRAYS AND ARRAY LISTS

6.1 Arrays

6.2 The Enhanced for Loop

6.3 Common Array Algorithms

6.4 Using Arrays with Methods

6.5 Problem Solving: Adapting Algorithms

6.6 Problem Solving: Discovering Algorithms by Manipulating Physical Objects

6.7 Two-Dimensional Arrays

6.8 Array Lists ...