Java Software Solutions establishes a strong foundation of programming techniques to foster well-designed object-oriented software. Heralded for its integration of small and large real-world examples, the worldwide best-selling text emphasises problem-solving and design skills and introduces students to the process of constructing high-quality software systems.

The 9th Edition features a sweeping overhaul of Graphics Track coverage, to fully embrace the JavaFX API. This fresh approach enriches programmers’ understandings of core object-oriented principles. The text uses a natural progression of concepts, focusing on the use of objects before teaching how to write them―equipping students with the knowledge and skill they need to design true object-oriented solutions.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Data and Expressions

Chapter 3: Using Classes and Objects

Chapter 4: Writing Classes

Chapter 5: Conditionals and Loops

Chapter 6: More Conditionals and Loops

Chapter 7: Object-Oriented Design

Chapter 8: Arrays

Chapter 9: Inheritance

Chapter 10: Polymorphism

Chapter 11: Exceptions

Chapter 12: Recursion

Chapter 13: Collections

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Number Systems

Appendix C: The Unicode Character Set

Appendix D: Java Operators

Appendix E: Java Modifiers

Appendix F: Java Coding Guidelines

Appendix G: JavaFX Layout Panes

Appendix H: JavaFX Scene Builder

Appendix I: Regular Expressions

Appendix J: Javadoc Documentation Generator

Appendix K: Java Syntax

Appendix L: Answers to Self-Review Questions