About the Book
Java provides the engineer and scientist
with an efficient and easy-to-use tool for problem solving in today's web
based environment. Following on from the highly successful Java Gently
this new text draws on a wide range of engineering and scientific problems
to teach Java by example.
Java Gently for Engineers and Scientists
aims to introduce programming through examples of problems that engineers
and scientists may encounter. Some of these are numerical in nature, while
others are concerned with handling data derived from a wide variety of
sources. The whole of the Java language is covered, and the standard of
programming is based firmly in the style of object-oriented, well-structured,
readable, maintainable and visually attractive programs.
Features
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Object-oriented programming with Java from
the start.
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Over 60 worked examples with complete Java
programs.
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Succinct summaries, and ten point quizzes
after each chapter with solutions at the end of the book.
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Six large case studies of real physical problems
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Over 100 set problems to suit a wide range
of abilities and interests.
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Special Graph, Display and Text classes to
get students started on visually pleasing programs.
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An accessible way of presenting Java syntax
to the novice programmer.
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An active web site with a team of helpers
to answer questions from readers around the world.
Related
Books
Introduction to Computer Programming Courses
(Intro
to Computer Programming)
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Simple Programs
3. Changing and Choosing
4. Objects
5. Arrays, Matrices and Tables
6. GUIs and Events
7. Applets and Networking
8. Parallel Processing
9. Advanced Topics
Appendix A: Tables of Useful JAVA APIs
Appendix B: Collected Forms
Answers to Quizzes
Answers to Exercises
Index. |
