The book introduces the reader to computer programming, i.e. algorithms and data structures. It covers many new programming concepts that have emerged in recent years including object-oriented programming and design patterns. The book emphasizes the practical aspects of software construction without neglecting their solid theoretical foundation.
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The first English book on Component Pascal and BlackBox
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The first English book on Component Pascal and BlackBox Component Builder. It introduces the reader to computer programming, i.e. algorithms and data structures. The book covers many new programming concepts that have emerged in recent years including object-oriented programming and design patterns. It emphasizes the practical aspects of software construction without neglecting their solid theoretical foundation. "As a result, students are always able to anchor what they learn in application scenarios that make immediate sense." (Prof. Clemens Szyperski, Redmond) " ... a unique approach introducing all the modern things we did not have ten years ago: GUIs, components, frameworks, UML, design by contract, design patterns." (Prof. Karlheinz Hug, Reutlingen)
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Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler. (A. Einstein),
By Anton Simakov (Oslo, Norway) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Computing Fundamentals: The Theory and Practice of Software Design with BlackBox Component Builder (Paperback)
This very famous phrase was chosen by Prof. Niklaus Wirth as epigraph to the Oberon language report. Component Pascal is a superset of Oberon-2. Compared to Oberon-2, as usual for "Wirth programming languages line" (Algol -> Pascal -> Modula-2 -> Oberon -> Oberon-2) it provides several clarifications and improvements.
Using such powerful but simple programming language the author of this book reached the aim of introducing the computing fundamentals (languages & grammars, algorithms & data structures, OOP & OOAD, UML & design patterns, frameworks & GUI, ...) on just 600 pages! And if You think that 600 pages is a bit too much then look at the similar C++ book: C++ How to Program (6th Edition). 1500 pages! And after such comparison the epigraph to the Deitel's book preface sounds a little bit ironic: "The chief merit of language is clearness ..." (Galen). Ancient philosopher was of course right, but C++ doesn't refer to such languages at all.
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Computers, as useful as they are, have no innate intelligence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
statement execution count, stack abstract data structure, user presses this button, formal parameter val, polymorphic dispatch, nonempty node, commander button, abstract binary tree, one additional button, class assignment rule, state design pattern, list abstract data type, string selector, text subsystem, search tree class, focus window, strongest invariant, trap window, postfix expression, behavior abstraction, variable declaration part, compute button, linked list class, top stack frame, infix expression Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Component Pascal, Work Problem, Std Log, Compute Factorial, Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Towers of Hanoi, Franklin Roosevelt, New York, Identifier Letter, Albert Einstein, Rectangle Length, Circle Diameter, Compare Figure, Niklaus Wirth, Triangle Base, Unified Modeling Language, View Formatter, Abraham Lincoln, Dev-Compile And Unload, Disk Main, Rectangle Dimensions, Scan Int, Stan Warlord, Tools-Encode File List New!
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Computers, as useful as they are, have no innate intelligence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
statement execution count, stack abstract data structure, user presses this button, formal parameter val, polymorphic dispatch, nonempty node, commander button, abstract binary tree, one additional button, class assignment rule, state design pattern, list abstract data type, string selector, text subsystem, search tree class, focus window, strongest invariant, trap window, postfix expression, behavior abstraction, variable declaration part, compute button, linked list class, top stack frame, infix expression Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Component Pascal, Work Problem, Std Log, Compute Factorial, Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Towers of Hanoi, Franklin Roosevelt, New York, Identifier Letter, Albert Einstein, Rectangle Length, Circle Diameter, Compare Figure, Niklaus Wirth, Triangle Base, Unified Modeling Language, View Formatter, Abraham Lincoln, Dev-Compile And Unload, Disk Main, Rectangle Dimensions, Scan Int, Stan Warlord, Tools-Encode File List New!
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- The Road to Serfdom (Routledge Classics) by F.A. Hayek on page 481
- The Road to Serfdom: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition by F. A. Hayek on page 481
- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill on page 481
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