Chapter1IntroductiontoComputers,Programs,andJava.pptVIP

Liang, Introduction to Java Programming,revised by Dai-kaiyu Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java Objectives To review computer basics, programs, and operating systems (§1.2-1.4). To represent numbers in binary, decimal, and hexadecimal (§1.5 Optional). To understand the relationship between Java and the World Wide Web (§1.6). To know Java’s advantages (§1.7). To distinguish the terms API, IDE, and JDK (§1.8). To write a simple Java program (§1.9). To create, compile, and run Java programs (§1.10). To understand the Java runtime environment (§1.10). To know the basic syntax of a Java program (§1.11). To display output on the console and on the dialog box (§1.12). What Is a Computer? Computer Performs computations and makes logical decisions Millions / billions times faster than human beings Computer programs Sets of instructions for which computer processes data Hardware Physical devices of computer system Software Programs that run on computers Computer Organization Six logical units of computer system Central processing unit (CPU) Supervises operation of other devices Two components: Control Unit Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) Memory unit RAM(Ramdom-access memory) storage Devices Hard drives, floppy drives Input and output Devices Input unit Mouse, keyboard Output unit Printer, monitor, audio speakers What is a Computer? CPU Memory How Data is Stored? Computers use zeros and ones The programmers need not to be concerned about the encoding and decoding of data byte is the minimum storage unit. Every byte has a unique address RAM(radom-access memory) Storage Devices Output Devices: Monitor Communication Devices Programming Languages Machine Language Assembly Language High-Level Language Programming Languages Machine Language Assembly Language High-Level Language Programming Languages Machine Language Assembly Language High-Level Language Popular High-Level Languages Java (We use it in the book) COBOL (COmmon Business