With Revel(R) Starting Out with Java: Control Structures Through Objects, CS1 author and instructor Tony Gaddis uses a step-by-step approach to introduce programming in Java. Procedural programming, control structures and methods, is covered before object-oriented programming to ensure that you understand fundamental programming and problem-solving concepts. Every chapter includes clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, focused explanations, and an abundance of exercises. The 8th Edition introduces JShell, including JShell experiment sections that offer opportunities to explore Java coding and prototyping. Updated topics include new coverage of JavaFX, several new String methods, variable declarations using var to simplify complex variable declarations, expanded inheritance coverage, and more.
Revel empowers you to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, you can read and practice essential coding skills in one continuous experience, anytime, anywhere, on any device.
NOTE: This Revel Combo Access pack includes a Revel access code plus a loose-leaf print reference (delivered by mail) to complement your Revel experience. In addition to this access code, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.
About the Author: Tony Gaddis is the principal author of the Starting Out With... series of textbooks. He has twenty years of experience teaching computer science courses, primarily at Haywood Community College. Tony is a highly acclaimed instructor who was previously selected as the North Carolina Community College Teacher of the Year and has received the Teaching Excellence award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. The Starting Out With... series includes introductory textbooks covering programming logic and design, C++, Java(TM), Microsoft(R) Visual Basic(R), Microsoft(R) Visual C#, Python, Alice, and App Inventor, all published by Pearson.
