{"product_id":"9780134511603","title":"Introduction to Programming in Java: An Interdisciplinary Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming skills are indispensable in today’s world, not just for computer science students, but also for anyone in any scientific or technical discipline. \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Programming in Java, Second Edition,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne is an accessible, interdisciplinary treatment that emphasizes important and engaging applications, not toy problems. The authors supply the tools needed for students and professionals to learn that programming is a natural, satisfying, and creative experience, and to become conversant with one of the world’s most widely used languages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis example-driven guide focuses on Java’s most useful features and brings programming to life for every student in the sciences, engineering, and computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic elements of programming: variables, assignment statements, built-in data types, conditionals, loops, arrays, and I\/O, including graphics and sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFunctions, modules, and libraries: organizing programs into components that can be independently debugged, maintained, and reused\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlgorithms and data structures: sort\/search algorithms, stacks, queues, and symbol tables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications from applied math, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on their extensive classroom experience, throughout the text the authors provide Q\u0026amp;As, exercises, and opportunities for creative engagement with the material. Together with the companion materials described below, this book empowers people to pursue a modern approach to teaching and learning programming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanion web site (introcs.cs.princeton.edu\/java) contains\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplementary exercises, some with solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed instructions for installing a Java programming environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram code and test data suitable for easy download\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed creative exercises, projects, and other supplementary materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanion studio-produced online videos (informit.com\/sedgewick) are available for purchase and provide students and professionals with the opportunity to engage with the material at their own pace and give instructors the opportunity to spend their time with students helping them to succeed on assignments and exams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eRegister your product at informit.com\/register for convenient access to downloads, updates, and corrections as they become available.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119775072496,"sku":"9780134511603","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780134511603_p0.jpg?v=1763641569","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780134511603","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}