Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Principles [Hardcover]

Thomas A. Standish (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201528800 | ISBN-13: 978-0201528800 | Publication Date: January 1994 | Edition: 1st

This book develops the concepts of data structures and algorithm analysis step-by-step in a gradual fashion, proceeding from concrete examples to abstract principles. The presentation stresses motivation, intuition, and utility before giving technical details. Recurring themes such as recursion, levels of abstraction, efficiency, and trade-offs unify the material. Important software engineering concepts and principles are also covered including modularity, abstract data types, and information hiding, as well as new developments such as risk-based software lifecycle models and object-oriented programming. Mathematical foundations are covered and can be engaged at a variety of depths. It is assumed that students using this book for a CS2 course will have already taken a CS1 course covering introductory programming using Pascal.Highlights *Develops the concepts and theory of data structures and algorithm analysis step-by-step, in a gradual fashion, proceeding from concrete examples to abstract principles *Uses recurring themes such as recursion, levels of abstraction, efficiency, and trade-offs to unify the material completely *Provides mathematical foundations that can be engaged at a variety of depths *Covers traditional software engineering principles as well as introducing new concepts such as risk-based software lifecycle models, rapid prototyping, and reusable software components *Introduction to object-oriented programming 0201528800B04062001

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From the Back Cover

It is assumed that students using this book for a CS2 course will have already taken a CS1 course covering introductory programming using Pascal. Highlights

Develops the concepts and theory of data structures and algorithm analysis step-by-step, in a gradual fashion, proceeding from concrete examples to abstract principles

Uses recurring themes such as recursion, levels of abstraction, efficiency, and trade-offs to unify the material completely

Provides mathematical foundations that can be engaged at a variety of depths

Covers traditional software engineering principles as well as introducing new concepts such as risk-based software lifecycle models, rapid

prototyping, and reusable software components

Introduction to object-oriented programming

About the Author

Thomas A. Standish is the chairman of computer science at the University of California, Irvine. In 1990-91, he became the fourth winner of University of California Irvine's Distinguished Faculty Lectureship for Teaching, the campus' highest distinction for teaching excellence. He has also been a co-winner of his department's best-teacher award, chosen by the popular vote of University of California Irvine undergraduate computer science students. 0201528800AB04062001

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley; 1st edition (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201528800
• ISBN-13: 978-0201528800
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,485,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of categorized information., January 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Principles (Hardcover)

This book proved to be a valuable tool to propel me to the next level of understanding of computer science. I gave it four stars because the author skips out on a lot of explanative detail, I felt should of been included, but does an excellent overview/summary of ideas and concepts. I only give it four stars because of it's lack of information. This book is not for the beginner. If you're serious, and want to learn something, then read this one.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book never sits on my shell., June 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Principles (Hardcover)

A book which will show you how to create datastructure and give you a broad understanding of how to create software. I'm a computer science student at Empire State College and the book seems to cover lots of important details on how programming developts from top to bottom overview. Although the book is good, the authors seems to forget to illustrated some of the 'not very easy to understand point' but overall the main ideas are illustrated in the most understandable manner. 5 starts is not enough for this book. If you are a computer science mayor and taking Datastructures and algorithms, this is a most have book.