An Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Design Using Java 2nd Edition - Java 5.0 version

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Summary: Java, UML and algorithms all in one
Review: This is an ideal book for those that want to learn Java with a college textbook. Starting with the basics each chapter is well written and illustrated and has a series of questions at the end to help you test your knowledge of what you have just learned. UML is used throughout as the illustration language. Later chapters deal with algorithms (e.g. storage, sorting, searching, etc.)

All of the features of the Java language are covered. Swing is used to teach the basics of UI. There is nothing on web application work. Collections are taught using the new generics features of Tiger.

A good book for those looking to learn how to program, and who want to start with the Java language and object-oriented design.