Java: Learning to Program with Robots

JAVA: LEARNING TO PROGRAM WITH ROBOTS is an innovative approach to teaching and learning introductory object-oriented programming. Students are introduced to object-oriented concepts with simulated robots, a hands-on approach that is engaging and fun for both students and instructors. Robots are used to lay a solid object-oriented foundation upon which students build an in-depth understanding of programming concepts using a wide range of non-robotic examples. The robots approach has been successfully used for nearly six years at the University of Waterloo and has introduced more than 6,000 students to OO programming using Java.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Programming with Objects
Chapter 2 Extending Classes with Services
Chapter 3 Developing Methods
Chapter 4 Making Decisions
Chapter 5 More Decision Making
Chapter 6 Using Variables
Chapter 7 More on Variables and Methods
Chapter 8 Collaborative Classes
Chapter 9 Input and Output
Chapter 10 Arrays
Chapter 11 Building Quality Software
Chapter 12 Polymorphism
Chapter 13 Graphical User Interfaces

Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B Precedence Rules
Appendix C Variable Initialization Rules
Appendix D Unicode Character Set
Appendix E Selected Robot Documentation