OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter, you will
Understand basic computer terminology that will be used throughout the book.
Become familiar with the notion of programming.
Understand why Java is a good introductory programming language.
Become familiar with Java objects and classes.
Know some of the principles of the object-oriented programming approach.
OUTLINE
0.1
Welcome
0.2
What Is a Computer?
0.3
Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
Processors Then and Now
0.4
Why Study Programming?
0.5
Programming Languages
0.6
Why Java?
0.7
What Is Object-Oriented Programming?
Chapter Summary
Exercises