The standard textbook on the fundamentals of computer science focuses on the concepts of object-oriented programming, presented in the notations UML, Java, and C++. The book can be used as a companion to lectures, for self-study, and as a reference work. The second edition has been completely revised and updated, including the transition to UML 2.0 and Java 2 (version 1.5), as well as a detailed explanation of the associated innovations.

The introduction to professional programming and software engineering allows beginners to start learning, understanding, applying, and succeeding without prior knowledge. It covers working with the programming languages Java, C++, and C#, as well as the use of the modeling language UML 2.0. The systematic approach includes requirements specification, OOA model, GUI concept, OOD model, programming, reviews, and testing. The content encompasses theory and practice, concepts and notations, algorithms and data structures, as well as various applications.