Java in the Small - Open University Course Team

This unit 'Java in the small' was named after a term coined by DeRemer and Kron in a paper presented in 1976. This refers to the programming of the internal parts of programs, in particular the contents methods.This unit will show you how to write the internal parts of methods; the different types of data that the language provides and the facilities for altering the flow of program execution. The objective is to create code that will be easy to read as well as easy to maintain.To complete the activities associated with this unit and to gain a full understanding of the subject it is recommended you have access to a copy of the Netbeans software, available as a free download from www.netbeans.org, the Netbeans IDE Guide (Order Code M257/GUIDE) and the M257 Software CD-ROM) Order Code M257/CDR01).