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Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with games and Simulations" is ideal for introductory courses in Java Programming or Introduction to Computer Science. "The only textbook to teach Java programming using Greenfoot this is Serious Fun. " Programming doesn t have to be dry and boring. This book teaches Java programming in an inte
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Paperback, 216 pages
Published
August 21st 2009
by Pearson
(first published August 11th 2009)
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Greenfoot is a Java-based language constructed from a set of objects with methods that can be imported into and modified in programs. In general the objects are designed to be used in simple games, demonstrations and simulations.
The goal is to teach object-oriented programming and that goal is met with one major caveat, the explanations of how the objects interact are often too abbreviated for easy comprehension. The reader has to know some basic programming, have knowledge of the programming ...more
The goal is to teach object-oriented programming and that goal is met with one major caveat, the explanations of how the objects interact are often too abbreviated for easy comprehension. The reader has to know some basic programming, have knowledge of the programming ...more

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Awesome book for newcomers to programming. You will get a firm grip on the Java language, by having a lot of fun creating animals, space scenarios and what not in their own framework with the same name as the book.
Must recommend for rookies embarking on learning Java! (Also great if you consider game-development!).
Must recommend for rookies embarking on learning Java! (Also great if you consider game-development!).
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