Java For Students

Java for Students, 6th edition

'The best book for my first year programming students'

Gary Hill, The University of Northampton

'It is really hard to fault it or find a better book' 

Ken Chisholm, Edinburgh Napier University

'An excellent rewarding introduction to Java programming

Dr Simon Jones, University of Stirling

If you are new to computer programming then this book is for you! Starting from scratch, it assumes no prior knowledge of programming and is written in a simple, direct style for maximum clarity.

This latest edition of Java for Students has been fully updated to include the new features of Java 6.0. The authors GUI-based approach helps students to build their programming skills by producing exciting and dynamic graphical output.

Key features

        A focus on applications and GUI development with Swing.

        Graphics are used from the start to promote interest and enjoyment and to illustrate programming principles.

        UML 2.0 is used for modelling and design.

        A wealth of exercises and self-test questions with solutions.

Check out the companion website for the book at www.pearsoned.co.uk/bell to find additional resources for both students and instructors.

About the Authors

Douglas Bell and Mike Parr have many years experience teaching programming in the UK. They have written a number of programming books, including the bestselling Java for Students, Visual Basic for Students and C# for Students. They continue to teach and learn about programming with enthusiasm.