CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION 
CHAPTER GOALS
To learn about computers and programming
To compile and run your first Java program
To recognize compile-time and run-time errors
To describe an algorithm with pseudocode
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Random Fact 1.1: The ENIAC and the dawn of Computing
1.3 THE JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
1.4 BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT
Programming Tip 1.1: Backup Copies
Video Example 1.1: Compiling and Running a Program 
1.5 ANALYZING YOUR FIRST PROGRAM
Common Error 1.1: Omitting Semicolons
Common Error 1.2: Misspelling Words
1.7 PROBLEM SOLVING: ALGORITHM DESIGN
How To 1.1: describing an Algorithm with Pseudocode
Worked Example 1.1: Writing an Algorithm for Tiling a Floor
Video Example 1.2: dividing Household Expenses
Just as you gather tools, study a project, and make a plan for tackling it, in this chapter you will gather up the basics you need to start learning to ...
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