Java: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

by Walter J. Savitch

Book Overview

Appropriate for introductory Computer Science courses using Java (CS1 with Java) and other introductory programming courses using Java offered in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, IT,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131013785
• ISBN13: 9780131013780
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 942 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.6" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The best book on the market

I am a programmer, experienced in C, C++, and Java. I tried a couple of books for Java. Unfortunately, they all assumed too much from the reader. Most of the books I read assumed the reader was experienced in Object Oriented Programming. I learned C++ from Professor Savitch's "Problem Solving with C++" I should have turned to this book first(it would have saved me a lot of money). The other books I sometimes use as an alternate reference, but this is the primary book I learned Java from and this is the book I take to work(for quick reference). The readability of this book is unique to programming books. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting Java. Although it does come with CodeWarrior Lite, Sun's Java compiler is free online at java.sun.com

Leaves Nothing Out & Explains Perfectly, A First In CS Books

This book makes only one assumption and that is you know nothing about computer science or programming and this my friends is a good thing for all beginners. You will learn things in this book your Intro To CS101 in high school and college probably missed. The casual yet concise to the point language used in this power packed book makes understanding object oriented java programming a breeze to learn. This book can also serve the intermediate level programmer and be retained as a great reference. Out of all the books I've read on various kinds of computer languages including 4 others on java, I really didn't beleive books like this could be wrote without forgetting to bridge at least some concepts together properly. Its value as a book has definitely exceeded its expense. If you want or have to learn java, this is the book. period!

excellent book for programming beginners

Anyone who is brand spank'n new to programming I strongly recommend this book. This is a perfect book for someone who wants to teach themselves outside of a class. Savitch takes the time to explain the same concept many times. This is one of the most pleasurable technical textbooks I have ever read. I also strongly recommend this book to instructors who don't have industry experience and/or are to lazy or apathetic to prepare for class.

Excellent reference and beginner's learning guide

This is a very nicely written book. Savitch presents material in a simplistic and user friendly manner that makes learning easy and fun. Many books don't explain things clearly or expect you to already know terms and concepts in Java while serving as a beginner's manual. Savitch not only makes thorough explanations and examples, but reinforces them with complete definitions and practice problems. This is the best book I've seen. I highly recommend this book to the beginning Java programmer.