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Java Software Solutions establishes a strong foundation of programming techniques to foster well-designed object-oriented software. Heralded for its integration of small and large real-world examples, the worldwide best-selling text emphasises problem-solving and design skills and introduces students to the process of constructing high-quality software systems. The 9th Edition features a sweeping overhaul of Graphics Track coverage, to fully embrace the JavaFX API. This fresh approach enriches programmers' understandings of core object-oriented principles. The text uses a natural progression of concepts, focusing on the use of objects before teaching how to write them-equipping students with the knowledge and skill they need to design true object-oriented solutions.

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Inhalt

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1 Computer Processing
• 1.2 Hardware Components
• 1.3 Networks
• 1.4 The Java Programming Language
• 1.5 Programming Development
• 1.6 Object-Oriented Programming
• 2. Data and Expressions
• 2.1 Character Strings
• 2.2 Variables and Assignment
• 2.3 Primitive Data Types
• 2.4 Expressions
• 2.5 Data Conversion
• Software Failure: NASA Mars Climate Orbiter and Polar Lander
• 3. Using Classes and Objects
• 3.1 Creating Objects
• 3.2 The String Class
• 3.3 Packages
• 3.4 The Random Class
• 3.5 The Math Class
• 3.6 Formatting Output
• 3.7 Enumerated Types
• 3.8 Wrapper Classes
• 3.9 Introduction to JavaFX
• 3.10 Basic Shapes
• 3.11 Representing Colors
• 4. Writing Classes
• 4.1 Classes and Objects Revisited
• 4.2 Anatomy of a Class
• 4.3 Encapsulation
• 4.4 Anatomy of a Method
• 4.5 Constructors Revisited
• 4.6 Arcs
• 4.7 Images
• 4.8 Graphical User Interfaces
• 4.9 Text Fields
• Software Failure: Denver Airport Baggage Handling System
• 5. Conditionals and Loops
• 5.1 Boolean Expressions
• 5.2 The If Statement
• 5.3 Comparing Data
• 5.4 The While Statement
• 5.5 Iterators
• 5.6 The ArrayList Class
• 5.7 Determining Event Sources
• 5.8 Managing Fonts
• 5.9 Checkboxes
• 5.10 Radio Buttons
• Software Failure: Therac-25
• 6. More Conditionals and Loops
• 6.1 The Switch Statement
• 6.2 The Conditional Operator
• 6.3 The Do Statement
• 6.4 The For Statement
• 6.5 Using Loops and Conditionals with Graphics
• 6.6 Graphic Transformations
• 7. Object-Oriented Design
• 7.1 Software Development Activities
• 7.2 Identifying Classes and Objects
• 7.3. Static Class Members
• 7.4 Class Relationships
• 7.5 Interfaces
• 7.6 Enumerated Types Revisited
• 7.7 Method Design
• 7.8 Method Overloading
• 7.9 Testing
• 7.10 GUI Design
• 7.11 Key Events
• Software Failure: 2003 Northeast Blackout
• 8. Arrays
• 8.1 Array Elements
• 8.2 Declaring and Using Arrays
• 8.3 Arrays of Objects
• 8.4 Command-Line Arguments
• 8.5 Variable Length Parameter Lists
• 8.6 Two-Dimensional Arrays
• 8.7 Polygons and Polylines
• 8.8 An Array of Color Objects
• 8.9 Choice Boxes
• Software Failure: LA Air Traffic Control
• 9. Inheritance
• 9.1 Creating Subclasses
• 9.2 Overriding Methods
• 9.3 Class Hierarchies
• 9.4 Visibility
• 9.5 Designing for Inheritance
• 9.6 Inheritance in JavaFX
• 9.7 Color and Date Pickers
• 9.8 Dialog Boxes
• Software Failure: Ariane 5 Flight 501
• 10. Polymorphism
• 10.1 Late Binding
• 10.2 Polymorphism via Inheritance
• 10.3 Polymorphism vis Interfaces
• 10.4 Sorting
• 10.5 Searching
• 10.6 Designing for Polymorphism
• 10.7 Properties
• 10.8 Sliders
• 10.9 Spinners