This text is intendedfor a 1-, 2-, or 3-semester CS1 course sequence.

Daniel Liang teachesconcepts of problem-solving and object-oriented programming using afundamentals-first approach. Beginning programmers learn criticalproblem-solving techniques then move on to grasp the key concepts ofobject-oriented, GUI programming, advanced GUI and Web programming using Java.Liang approaches Java GUI programming using JavaFX, not only because JavaFX ismuch simpler for new Java programmers to learn and use but because it hasreplaced Swing as the new GUI tool for developing cross-platform-rich Internetapplications on desktop computers, on hand-held devices, and on the Web.Additionally, for instructors, JavaFXprovides a better teaching tool fordemonstrating object-oriented programming.

Teaching and LearningExperience

To provide a betterteaching and learning experience, for both instructors and students, thisprogram offers:

• Fundamentals-First Approach: Basic programming concepts are introduced on control statements, loops, functions, and arrays before object-oriented programming is discussed.
• Problem-Driven Motivation: The examples and exercises throughout the book emphasize problem solving and foster the concept of developing reusable components and using them to create practical projects.
• A Superior Pedagogical Design that Fosters Student Interest: Key concepts are reinforced with objectives lists, introduction and chapter overviews, easy-to-follow examples, chapter summaries, review questions, programming exercises, and interactive self-tests.