OER for Computer Technology: Computer Technology Starting Points

Version 8.1.1, updated May 2020. "A free, on-line textbook on introductory programming, which uses Java as the language of instruction. This book is directed mainly towards beginning programmers, although it might also be useful for experienced programmers who want to learn something about Java. It is not meant to provide complete coverage of the Java language." Multiple formats available, also includes source code downloads. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.

Created by Pat Morin, 2013. Textbook "covers the implementation and analysis of data structures for sequences (lists), queues, priority queues, unordered dictionaries, ordered dictionaries, and graphs. All data structures are rigorously analyzed and implemented in Java and C++." CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license

2016, "an introduction to computer science and programming intended for readers with little or no experience." Organized into 14 chapters + 3 appendices, with Intentionally concise chapters. Peer reviews of the text available on this site. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.

3rd edition, 2012. "Java, Java, Java, 3e was previously published by Pearson Education, Inc. The first edition (2000) and the second edition (2003) were published by Prentice-Hall. In 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. reassigned the copyright to the authors, and we are happy now to be able to make the book available under an open source license." Site includes source code, assignments, and notes. CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.

All rights reserved but free to access and use for educational use. Can request an instructor copy of the text and lecture slides. Description includes “for the next generation of scientists and engineers” and an “interdisciplinary approach.”

OpenDSA license (open-source software that is free to use). “Infrastructure and materials to support courses in a wide variety of Computer Science-related topics such as Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), Formal Languages, Finite Automata, and Programming Languages.OpenDSA materials include many visualizations and interactive exercises.” Includes instructor guides for how to import into a course, including Canvas, eTextbooks, and more.

This MIT course, 2010, primarily uses the “Think Java” text linked above; additional Java resources under the “Related Resources” link. Click the “Assignments” for assignment files and supporting code files.
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Online book. “What’s New in Java 8 is a short introduction to Java 8, the only publicly supported version. The book aims to offer a basic understanding of the new features and be ready to start using it. You’ll need a good understanding of Java the language and the JVM to reap the full benefits of the book. The author helps you understand Java 8, including Project Lambda, the new Date-Time API, Streams, Nashorn, and more.” CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.