This third edition of the successful textbook, Java in Two Semesters, provides a comprehensive treatment of object-oriented programming, covering both introductory material and the more advanced topics of a second level course.

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest release of the Java language, the new edition covers the most recent developments in Java programming.

The book’s comprehensive coverage ensures that, as a teaching resource, it can be tailored to suit a range of Java modules of differing lengths and levels, and can also serve as an excellent student reference text.

Part One takes the student from simple programming concepts such as variables, control structures and arrays before moving on to focus on classes and objects, inheritance and polymorphism.

Part Two introduces topics such as advanced graphics programming, exceptions, threads, file handling, network programming and programming for mobile devices.