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Chapter 0 Computers, Objects , and Java
After studying this chapter, you will
Objectives
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Understand basic computer terminology that will be used throughout the book.
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Become familiar with the notion of programming.
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Understand why Java is a good introductory programming language.
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Become familiar with Java objects and classes.
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Know some of the principles of the object-oriented programming approach.