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  • Principles of Object-Oriented Programming by Zung Nguyen and Stephen Wong. An online self-contained introduction to OOP in Java roughly corresponding to the former Comp 212 course. It is reasonably complete, but still under construction.
  • Index to online Java Tutorials by Sun Microsystems The Sun tutorials refer to the full Java language not the Elementary and Intermediate language levels supported by DrJava. Nevertheless, they cover many important language details in depth, such as the complete collection of primitive operators on primitive data types.
  • Java Basics by Fred Swartz is a clearly written traditional introduction to Java that focuses on Java mechanics rather than OO Design. It can be helpful in learning the {\em mechanics} of writing full Java code. Please ignore what he says about program design.
  • Java Notes by Fred Swartz is a reasonably comprehensive Java reference that is a good supplement to the official Sun documents.

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Take-home exams, which are pledged under the honor code, test your individual understanding and knowledge of the material. Collaboration on exams is strictly forbidden.

We will normally use the OwlSpace

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MailingLists
MailingLists

We will normally use the OwlSpace Comp 211 General Discussion forum to post important announcements and discussions related to the
class, particularly Q&A on class assignments.
Mailing Lists:

  • comp211-discussion-l@mailman.rice.edu
    (subscribe here (https:mailmanriceedumailmanlistinfocomp211discussionl)):
    • This is where important announcements related to the class assignments will be posted.
    • Students are required to sign up to this list. We
    • You may use this list for open discussions relating to the course. \
      Postings are expected to abide by standard \
      Netiquette.
  • comp211-teachers@mailman.rice.edu:
    • Any questions relating to the course can be sent to this list.
    • Specific questions about homework problems and grading can be directed here.
  • cs-events-l@mailman.rice.edu:
    • Announcements relating to talks and other interesting events hosted by the CS departments.
    • Subscription to this list is optional but highly recommended

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