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Objects First With Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ: International Edition Paperback – 1 August 2008

by David J. Barnes (Author), Michael Kolling (Author)
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For introductory courses in Java/Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Programming.

Its close integration with the BlueJ development environment allows this book to focus on key aspects of object-oriented software development from day one. BlueJ's clear visualization of classes and objects means that students can immediately appreciate the differences between them, and gain a much better understanding of the nature of an object than they would from simply reading source code. Unlike traditional textbooks, the chapters are not ordered by language features but by software development concepts. Language features are introduced as a response to the problems to be solved. A large number of different, interesting projects are used to provide variety and avoid the monotony of a running problem. The authors avoid the dangers of trying to teach all there is to know about each topic by using a spiral approach - introducing topics in a simple context early on and then revisiting later to deepen understanding. Throughout, the emphasis is on developing a practical approach to programming, with students encouraged to add code to existing programs rather than working with an intimidating sheet of blank paper.

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Author's Companion Website: http://www.bluej.org/objects-first/ Includes Java Resource Links, Book Projects, Code Style Guide, Student Activities and more!

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  1. Print length
    560 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pearson
  4. Publication date
    1 August 2008
  5. Dimensions
    23.6 x 2.9 x 20.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0137005628
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0137005628
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David Barnes is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Kent, in Canterbury, England. He has been teaching introductory programming for over 25 years, and has practical experience of a wide range of programming languages. He has been teaching object-oriented programming in Java for over 10 years. David is passionate about the excitement that is inherent in computer science and is actively involved in promoting it as a subject area to high-school children. In addition to computing education, his main research is in the area of software engineering.

Michael Kölling is a Senior Lecturer at the Computing Laboratory, University of Kent, in Canterbury, England. He holds a PhD in computer science from Sydney University, and has worked in Australia, Denmark and the UK. Michael’s research interests are in the areas of object-oriented systems, programming languages, software tools, computing education. He has published numerous papers on object-orientation and computing education topics. Michael is one of the developers of BlueJ and, more recently, the Greenfoot platform.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 4th edition (1 August 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0137005628
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0137005628
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.6 x 2.9 x 20.8 cm
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Michael Kölling is a Professor at the Department of Informatics at King’s College London, UK. He holds a PhD in computer science from Sydney University, and has worked in Australia, Denmark and the UK. Michael’s research interests are in the areas of object-oriented systems, programming languages, software tools, computing education and HCI. He has published numerous papers on object-orientation and computing education topics and is the author and co-author of two Java textbooks. Michael is the lead developer of BlueJ and Greenfoot, two educational programming environments. He is a UK National Teaching Fellow, Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, Oracle Java Champion, and a Distinguished Educator of the ACM. In 2013, he received the ACM SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education. Michael is a founding member of 'Computing At School', a UK organisation furthering computing teaching at school level.

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  • Nico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Objects First
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2012
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    The title says it all and it works!
    BlueJ is a great environment to program in. The book is a great tutorial style book. The practical exercises are just right- from easy to quite challenging. It is not a reference book. I used the first half to teach IB computer science. If you finish the whole book you are ready for university and indeed may be ready to pass year 1. I started with some knowledge of programming but with no background in object orientated stuff. Now, thanks to this book, I'm very confident in working with objects. I am now setting up a course for younger students using Python and it is all so much easier now I have the key concepts I learnt from this book. 5 stars easily!
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  • Rochel
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2013
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    Never used it but when it arrived it was in excellent condition and it arrived on time but it was really expensive. This book is not for the use of computing beginners.
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  • MIGROS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2009
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    This is a great book about how programming java with blueJ. This book presents detailed chapters and exercices to practise what is learned in the chapter.

    If you search for a great book, simple and direct on JAVA and BlueJ, i suggest this book.
    5 stars @ 5 stars :-)
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  • Amadeus 888
    1.0 out of 5 stars Shame
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2017
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    I ordered this book, because it is a recommended textbook for my Java course. There are plenty of exercises, but no solutions. When I contacted the publisher to request access to the solutions and after showing them proof of purchase, the response I got was: "Upon further looking on to this product, I'm afraid as we are no longer offering support for this product. You can contact Amazon for them to be able to give you further assistance on this one since you have purchased this product onto them."
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  • SPLEEN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2016
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    Good book
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