The updated and revised Object-Oriented Data Structures Using Java, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for students learning data structures using the Java programming language. It presents both the traditional and modern data structure topics with an emphasis on problem-solving and object-oriented software design. Beginning early and continuing throughout the text, it introduces and expands upon the use of many Java features such as classes, objects, generics, polymorphism, packages, interfaces, library classes, inheritance, exceptions, and threads. NEW - Includes chapters on the Map ADT and the Collection ADT NEW - Sections highlighting variations on the standard data structures, including a look at how the structures are supported by the Java Standard Library NEW - New sections and examples introduce important topics such as image generation, recursive processing of arrays and linked lists, fractals, games, and text analysis UPDATED - Current and clarified exposition throughout STUDENT FAVORITE - Numerous exercises throughout allow students to experience a variety of applications on the concepts within the chapter, which vary in level of difficulty © 2018 694 pages.