Programming Essentials Using Java: A Game Application Approach

by William Mcallister and S Jane Fritz

This is a one-semester, introductory programming textbook in Java that uses game applications as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention. Game programming is incorporated into the text in a way that does not compromise the amount of material traditionally covered in a basic programming course and permits instructors who are not familiar with game programming and computer graphics concepts to realize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683920376
• ISBN13: 9781683920373
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.0" x 9.9"