Building Java Programs

by Stuart Reges

"Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach, "introduces novice programmers to basic constructs and common pitfalls by emphasizing the essentials of procedural programming, problem solving, and algorithmic reasoning. By "using" objects early to solve interesting problems and "defining" objects later in the course, Building Java Programs develops programming knowledge for a broad audience. Introduction to Java Programming, Primitive Data and Definite Loops, Introduction to Parameters and Objects, Conditional Execution, Program Logic and Indefinite Loops, File Processing, Arrays, Defining Classes, Inheritance and Interfaces, ArrayLists, Java Collections Framework, Recursion, Searching and Sorting, Graphical User Interfaces. For all readers interested in introductory programming.

Genres: Programming, Computer Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Coding, Reference, Technology

1176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 25, 2007

Reviews

[Nikolai Volsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it's a good read. I found it practical and easy to understand, even though I'm not a big fan of computer books, I'm more into documentation and tecnhical manuals.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read half of it for the first semester of a two-semester introductory computer science sequence at my school. I have prior programming experience, but I had to take the course in order to take the more advanced courses that I'm actually interested in. As far as programming texts go, it's good. The explanations are clear and not overly pedantic, and I picked up some new tidbits of knowledge here and there.

The book has a "show you how not to do it" approach where it has code blocks showing the wrong way to do things, sometimes multiple times, followed by the correct code block. The incorrect code blocks are supposedly examples of common mistakes made by novice programmers. Maybe it was due to my prior experience, but the incorrect code blocks were hard for me to follow logically, so I tended to skip them and just read the correct code block.

If you're using the book for a class, and you're new to programming, you'll learn a lot. Chances are that's the only way you've heard of this book anyway, and with the standard rip-off textbook price, probably the only way you'd ever buy it.

[Abbey · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty decent. I read this never having done any Java before and found it helpful.

[Jennifer Wu · Rating 3 out of 5]

The authors did a great job explaining the history of the language and its usage... But delivered the material in a disorganized manner. Objects were not introduced until about 30% into the material. I found that I was completely confused for the first half of the book, learning and unlearning the information all while trying to reorganize the material in my head.

On a good note, the examples and references were extremely helpful in understanding the basics of logical reasoning.

I think I'd have liked the book better if objects were introduced parallel to primitive data types.

[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the authors linked with creepily going after super young girls

[Sten Leinasaar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and easy to understand. Clear examples and a lot of opportunities to practice.

[Trevor Carrell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sexual Misconduct Investigation w/ Marty Stepp; terrible person.

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[Mark Lacanilao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent supplemental textbook for learning Java fundamentals, and building data structures from scratch as opposed to implementing the Java Collections Framework.

[Nels Schimek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find it that programming books can be added here.

[Artemis23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easily the book I re read the most throughout my academic career. Super valuable. I enjoyed it, as much as anyone can enjoy a textbook.

[Chee Wai Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only read chpt 6, chpt 8 to 17 and skipped those that is really fundamentals. A very good book that gives user a very clear understanding on the concept of OOP.

[Ramesh]

Not the most organized or well presented and certainly not the cheapest book on Java.