Chapter 1. Basics of Java Programming

Supplementary Objectives

  • Introduce the basic terminology and concepts in object-oriented programming: classes, objects, references, fields, methods, members, inheritance, aggregation.

  • Identify the essential elements of a Java application.

  • Learn how to compile and run a Java application.

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