THE HORSTMANN ADVANTAGE

in print

Test-driven Development New to this edition, the testing track encourages students to
test their programs as they develop them. This gives them greater confidence as they
develop their solutions, and teaches them to become better programmers. The testing
track is distinguished by color on the outside margin.
Objects introduced gradually Rather than following a rigid objects-early or
objects-late approach, concepts of object-oriented programming are introduced
gradually.
Balance of syntax and concepts Horstmann provides a balanced introduction to the
syntax of the Java language and essential concepts of computer science.
Updated for Java 6 Enhancements for user interface, database and XML programming
in the December 2006 release of Java 6 are fully covered. The book remains completely
suitable for use with Java 5.
Optional Graphics Track To enable instructors and students to focus on graphics
coverage, or skip it altogether, graphics topics and exercises are distinguished by color
along the outside margin.
Streamlined Java Concepts Optional and Advanced topics in Java Concepts have been
moved to the student web site, reducing page length by 25%.

and in WileyPLUS

Test Bank of approximately 600 questions for preparing tests and quizzes. Each chapter
contains a selection of multiple-choice true/false, fill-in-the-blank and essay questions.
A new online homework tool LabRat enables students to digitally complete, compile
and test programming exercises and submit them for grading a feature not found in any
competitors system. Comes pre-loaded with 2 problem types:
o code completion problems (approximately 5 per chapter), in which students add
lines of code to complete a partially-worked program;
o programming exercises (approximately 5 per chapter), in which students write
and submit entire programs.
For both types of problems, instructors using WileyPLUS can assign, and students
can submit, programming exercises that are compiled and tested within WileyPLUS.
Students can review their test results before submitting for a grade. Instructors
receive the students program along with a report on its test results.
Animations of key concepts (approximately 12)
Self-check practice problems for students (approximately 25 per chapter)
Source Code for all of the example programs in the book or code for individual chapters
may be downloaded using the links provided on the companion web site or WileyPLUS.
Student Companion Site All advanced and optional topics omitted in the new edition
of Java Concepts are available on the Student book companion site.
Plus, complete, image gallery, lecture slides and solutions to all end-of-chapter review
exercises for instructors.