Java Foundations: Introduction to Program Design and Data Structures

by John Lewis, Peter DePasquale, Joe Chase

KEY MESSAGE: Inspired by the success their best-selling introductory programming text, Java Software Solutions, authors Lewis, DePasquale, and Chase now release Java Foundations. Their newest text is a comprehensive resource for instructors who want a two-semester introduction to programming textbook that includes data structures topics. Java Foundations introduces a Software Methodology early on and revisits it throughout to ensure students develop sound program development skills from the beginning.

MARKET: For all readers interested in introductory programming using the Java™ programming language.

Genres: Reference, Textbooks

1104 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2007

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Reviews

[Harkirat]

Garbage book. Too many errors and typos. Unclear explanations. Strictly not a beginner friendly. Always doubt pearson books for lots of mistakes, errors and typos.

[Patrick Song]

Not a good intro text. It doesn't describe basic data structures like ArrayLists. Some of the code has errors and doesn't compile. Some of the example programs need 10 or more supporting programs, but we are expected to know which to include. There are also a lot of typos.

I'm unhappy with the VitalSource e-book reader app. It's slow and crashes almost every day. The highlighting function doesn't work for parts in math notation, which are often the most important parts. The "Video Notes" don't play either.

[dieulinh]

Content was probably like a 4/5 helpfulness, -1/5 tone. I can't remember. All I know is every time I think of this, I am reminded of the worst semester of my life. So 4/5 + -1/5 + -39523904/5 personal experience is like a one star. #GirlMath #ImNeverWrong

[Zack]

Easy to follow, from basics to advanced topics. Great layout and examples.