Chapter 1 Getting Started
Computational Problem Solving with Java and Interactive Object Graphics is a book designed to teach object oriented programming using the Java programming language. To make the material more engaging, we often make use of a simple interactive object graphics Java library called DoodlePad [4]. This library was designed specifically for teaching object oriented programming using Java by automatically filling in omitted details necessary to write a Java AWT/Swing program. Furthermore, DoodlePad adds a full-featured pixel-perfect event system that does not require knowledge of advanced techniques like method overriding or interface implementation.
In this first chapter we will introduce you to the use of computing devices, why you should learn how to program in the object oriented style, help you install all the tools you will need to get started, and step you through the processes of writing and running your very first Java program.
