Java from the Beginning

Java from the Beginning is written for the new generation of computer users, for whom concepts such as windows, menus, web pages and the Internet are well-known and natural. GUIs are discussed in this book and communication is covered in detail. In this edition, Swing is used throughout to implement programs with a GUI.

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It's no longer enough for today's students to master the basic concepts and constructs of a programming language.  The new generation of computer users also need to be able to write programs that include menus, windows, web pages and interactive media.

With a new, smoother introduction to object oriented concepts, this book gives students a thorough and accessible grounding in the basics of programming, while ensuring that modern techniques are used throughout.