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Chapter 1. Basics of Java Programming

Supplementary Objectives

  • Introduce the basic terminology and concepts in object-oriented programming: classes, objects, references, fields, methods, members, inheritance, aggregation.

  • Identify the essential elements of a Java application.

  • Learn how to compile and run a Java application.



    		List of Figures
    		List of Tables
    		List of Examples
    		Foreword
    		Preface
    		Chapter 1. Basics of Java Programming
    		1.1 Introduction
    		1.2 Classes
    		1.3 Objects
    		1.4 Instance Members
    		1.5 Static Members
    		1.6 Inheritance
    		1.7 Aggregation
    		1.8 Tenets of Java
    		Review Questions
    		1.9 Java Programs
    		1.10 Sample Java Application
    		Review Questions
    		Chapter Summary
    		Programming Exercises
    		Chapter 2. Language Fundamentals
    		Chapter 3. Operators and Assignments
    		Chapter 4. Declarations and Access Control
    		Chapter 5. Control Flow, Exception Handling, and Assertions
    		Chapter 6. Object-oriented Programming
    		Chapter 7. Nested Classes And Interfaces
    		Chapter 8. Object Lifetime
    		Chapter 9. Threads
    		Chapter 10. Fundamental Classes
    		Chapter 11. Collections and Maps
    		Appendix A. Taking the SCPJ2 1.4 Exam
    		Appendix B. Objectives for the SCPJ2 1.4 Exam
    		Appendix C. Objectives for the Java 2 Platform Upgrade Exam
    		Appendix D. Annotated Answers to Review Questions
    		Appendix E. Solutions to Programming Exercises
    		Appendix F. Mock Exam
    		Appendix G. Number Systems and Number Representation
    		Appendix H. About the CD
    		Single-User License Agreement