Java Concepts for Java 5 and 6

LetCay Horstmann teach you to think like a programmer! If you reallywant to master Java, it's not enough to know the code. You must beginto think like a programmer, and in this newest edition of hisbestselling guide, Java Concepts, programming guru Cay Horstmannshows you how. Updated to integrate Java 6, Java Concepts, FifthEdition introduces you to fundamental programming techniques anddesign skills that are crucial to learning how to program. Drawing onhis many years of experience as an expert programmer and teacher,Horstmann brings out the most important elements of computing,problem solving, and program design.

Thanksto Horstmann's proven formula, you'll complete this book with athorough grounding in programming concepts and problem-solving andget quickly up to speed writing efficient and successful programs.

*The 'Objects Gradual' approach leads you into object-orientedthinking step-by-step, from using classes, implementing simplemethods, all the way to designing your own object-oriented programs.

*A strong emphasis on test-driven development encourages you toconsider outcomes as you write programming code so you design better,more usable programs

*Unique approach goes beyond language syntax to focus on computerscience concepts and problem solving, encouraging you to think as aproblem solver

*New teaching and learning tools in WileyPLUS--including a uniqueassignment checker that enables you to test your programming problemsonline before you submit them for a grade

*Helpful "Testing Track" introduces techniques and toolsstep by step, ensuring that you master one before moving on to thenext

*Graphics topics are developed gradually throughout the text,conveniently highlighted in separate color-coded sections

• Updated coverage is fully compatible with Java 5 and includes a discussion of the latest Java 6 features