Publisher's Synopsis
Get up to Speed on JAVA 2 Programming — in a Weekend!
The big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about Java 2 programming. The problem is, you′re not really up to speed. Maybe it′s been a while since you programmed with Java. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we′ve got a solution for you — Java 2 Weekend Crash Course. Open the book Friday evening and by Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused lessons, you′ll be able to jump right in and start programming in Java. It′s as simple as that.
THE CURRICULUM
FRIDAY
Evening: 4 Lessons, 2 hours:
Introducing Java; Loading and Installing Java; Creating a Java Program; Data Storage
SATURDAY
Morning: 6 Lessons, 3 hours:
Identifiers and Data Types; Arrays and Java I/O; Java Operators; Decision Constructs; Iteration and Flow Control; Creating Methods
Afternoon: 6 Lessons, 3 hours:
Object–Oriented Java; Programming with Classes; Using Class Inheritance; Using Object Composition; Using Recursion; Abstract Data Types
Evening: 4 Lessons, 2 hours:
The Linked List ADT; Stacks, Queues, and Trees; Errors and Exceptions; Input and Output
SUNDAY
Morning: 6 Lessons, 3 hours:
File Operations and I/O; Reading and Writing Text; Operations and Blocked Data; Computer Graphics in Java; Programming the AWT Class; Creating the Graphics Application
Afternoon: 4 Lessons, 2 hours:
Vector and Raster Graphics; Engineering the Java Application; Application Development Techniques; Program Testing and Debugging
BONUS CD–ROM INCLUDES
- All sample code and auxiliary files
- Assessment software to help gauge your progress
