Introduction to Programming with Java

Introduction to Programming with Java is an interactive textbook designed to introduce fundamental concepts in software application development using the Java programming language. The curriculum is suitable for an introductory college-level course.

Introduction to Programming with Java is authored by Linda Seiter and Dan Palmer of John Carroll University. This ebook is an adaptation of CSAwesome written by Beryl Hoffman of Elms College, available at https://runestone.academy/runestone/books/published/csawesome/index.html. CSAwesome is based on the Java Review ebook written by Barbara Ericson of University of Michigan, https://runestone.academy/runestone/books/published/apcsareview/index.html.

Table of Contents

• Module 0 - Introduction
  • Software Installation and Setup
  • Studio 0: Getting Started
  • Assignment 0: Robot
• Module 1 - Types and Names
  • Preface
  • Why Programming? Why Java?
  • Variables and Data Types
  • Expressions and Assignment Statements
  • Compound Assignment Operators
  • Casting and Ranges of Variables
  • Boolean Expressions
  • Using the Math Class
  • Module 1 Mixed Up Code Practice
  • Module 1 Coding Practice
  • Multiple Choice Exercises
  • Studio 1: The Type is Right
  • Assignment 1: Grade Calculator
• Module 2 - Choice and Iteration
  • If Statements and Control Flow
  • Two-way Selection: if-else Statements
  • Multi-Selection: else-if Statements
  • Compound Boolean Expressions
  • While Loops
  • For Loops
  • Loops and Strings
  • Nested For Loops
  • Loop Analysis
  • Coding Practice
  • Multiple Choice Exercises
  • Studio 2: Gambler’s Ruin and Pi
  • Assignment 2: Game of Nim
• Module 3 - Arrays
  • Array Creation and Access
  • Traversing Arrays with For Loops
  • Enhanced For-Loop (For-Each) for Arrays
  • 2D Arrays
  • Nested Loops for 2D Arrays
  • Mixed Up Code Practice
  • Code Practice with Arrays
  • Multiple-Choice Exercises
  • Studio 3: Sieve of Eratosthenes
  • Assignment 3: Array Puzzles
• Module 4: Input / Output
  • Input and Output
  • A Graphics API: StdDraw
  • Studio 4: Flag Day
  • Assignment 4: Cookie Clicker
• Module 5: Writing Methods
  • Writing Methods
  • Method Parameters
  • Method Returns
  • Method Comments and Conditions
  • Code Practice with Arrays
  • Studio 5: Writing and Testing Methods
  • Assignment 5: Zombies: A METHOD to their Madness
• Module 6: Recursion
  • What is Recursion?
  • Why use Recursion?
  • Factorial Method
  • Base Case
  • Tracing Recursive Methods
  • Tracing Challenge : Recursion
  • Summary
  • Recursion Summary
  • Mixed Up Code Practice
  • Code Practice with Recursion
  • Studio 6: Recursive Puzzles
  • Assignment 6: More Recursive Puzzles
• Module 7: Writing Classes
  • Anatomy of a Java Class
  • Writing Constructors
  • Accessor Methods
  • Mutator Methods
  • Writing Instance Methods
  • Static Variables and Methods
  • Scope and Access
  • this Keyword
  • Unit 6 Summary
  • Exercises
  • Studio 7: Object Design
  • Assignment 7: Students and Courses
• Module 8: Inheritance
  • Inheritance
  • Subclass extends Superclass
  • Why Use Inheritance?
  • is-a vs. has-a
  • is-a Substitution Test
  • Summary
  • Inheritance and Constructors
  • Overriding Methods
  • super Keyword
  • Inheritance Hierarchies
  • Polymorphism
  • Inheritance Summary
  • Mixed Up Code Practice
  • Code Practice with Object Oriented Concepts
  • Module 8 Studio
  • Assignment 8: Zombies: The Final OBJECTive
• Module 9: Abstract Data Types
  • Abstract Data Types
  • Maps
  • More on Keys and Values
  • Object Equality
  • Studio 9: ADT Practice
  • Assignment 9: Snake

Index

• Index

© Copyright 2015 Barb Ericson, Univ. Michigan, 2019 revised by Beryl Hoffman (Elms College, Mobile CSP Project), 2020 revised by Linda Seiter and Dan Palmer (John Carroll University). Created using Runestone.

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