Java Software Solutions, Fourth Edition takes full advantage of the Java 5.0 release in a way that is appropriate for those just learning to write high quality programs. This new edition has an earlier evolution of object concepts, developed in a way that capitalizes on the power of objects without overwhelming beginning programmers.

Written for beginning and intermediate programmers in Java, this text is the manifestation of the idea that students will become competent in programming much more quickly if they learn debugging skills early on. It serves as a handy companion in the computer lab for quick reference when writing and debugging Java programs, and contains a series of examples of common syntax and semantic errors—and how they can be detected and corrected.