Introduction to programming with Greenfoot : object-oriented programming in Java with games and simulations

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kölling, Michael, Author.

Kèolling, Michael., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greenfoot (Electronic resource).

Object-oriented programming (Computer science)--Study and teaching.

Object-oriented programming (Computer science).

Java (Computer program language)--Programming.

Java (Computer program language).

Video games.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 190 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Prentice Hall 2010

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 interactive and engaging way that is technically relevant, pedagogically sound, and highly motivational for students. Using the Greenfoot environment, and an extensive collection of compelling example projects, students are given a unique, graphical framework in which to learn programming.

Contents:

Getting to know Greenfoot

The first program: little crab

Improving the crab - more sophisticated programming

Finishing the crab game

Interlude 1: Sharing your scenarios

Making music: an on-screen piano

Interacting objects: Newton's Lab

Collision detection: asteroids

Interlude 2: The Greeps competition

Creating images and sound

Simulations

Additional scenario ideas.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9780136037538

0136037534

OCLC:

741566218