In Big Java, Fourth Edition, Cay Horstmann provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental programming techniques and design skills helping the student master basic concepts. Realistic programming examples, homework assignments, and lab exercises build student problem-solving abilities. The book includes a set of advanced chapters that makes the book suitable for a 2-semester course sequence, or as a comprehensive reference to programming in Java. The homework package includes a great quantity and variety of problem types and the LabRat tool in WileyPLUS permits automated submission and grading of programming assignments.