Java: Learning to Program With Robots

Description

JAVA: LEARNING TO PROGRAM WITH ROBOTS is an innovative approach to teaching and learning introductory object-oriented programming. Students are introduced to object-oriented concepts with simulated robots, a hands-on approach that is engaging and fun for both students and instructors. Robots are used to lay a solid object-oriented foundation upon which students build an in-depth understanding of programming concepts using a wide range of non-robotic examples. The robots approach has been successfully used for nearly six years at the University of Waterloo and has introduced more than 6,000 students to OO programming using Java.

CONTENTS:

1. Programming with Objects
2. Extending Classes with Services
3. Developing Methods
4. Making Decisions
5. More Decision-Making
6. Using Variables
7. More on Variables and Methods
8. Collaborative Classes
9. Input and Output
10. Arrays
11. Building Quality Software
12. Polymorphism
13. Graphical User Interfaces
Epilogue
Appendices
A. Glossary
B. Precedence Rules
C. Variable Initialization Rules
D. Unicode Character Set
E. Selected Robot Documentation
Index