Eiffel: An Introduction [Textbook Binding]

Robert Switzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 1993 | Series: Prentice Hall Object-Oriented Series

Provides a primer for those wishing to learn the EIFFEL programming language using examples and practical discussions to explain the motivation behind the language features. The book falls into two parts: the first covers all the important parts of the EIFFEL language and is illustrated using fragments of EIFFEL code; the second part presents the examples and discussions.

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This primer is ideal for those with some knowledge of computer programming who want to learn the Eiffel programming language. It focuses on the basic aspects of the language that are necessary to produce software with Eiffel, and avoids features that are appropriate only to specialized implementations. First covers all the important parts of the Eiffel language -- illustrated using fragments of Eiffel code; then presents detailed examples and discussions of implementation. For anyone wanting to learn object-oriented programming and Eiffel.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (June 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131059092
• ISBN-13: 978-0131059092
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for starters, January 19, 2000

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This review is from: Eiffel: An Introduction (Textbook Binding)

This book got me quickly up to speed with Eiffel. I had this book by my side for my first Eiffel programs. Eiffel, the language, doesn't help you much if you want to write your first programs, and you might find Object Oriented Software Construction too heavy.

It's not a book you'll look into after you've mastered Eiffel, but it sure helps with the first steps.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good book., April 6, 1999

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This review is from: Eiffel: An Introduction (Textbook Binding)

If you want to know eiffel and want to pick up it in short time, this is a good book for you. There are not much Eiffel books out in the market but most of them all focus on the OOP concept, like ADT stuff, and are very acadmic.