Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Jeffrey D. Ullman (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0137903871 | ISBN-13: 978-0137903870 | Edition: 2

Written by a well-known computer science education and researcher. No previous knowledge of ML or functional programming is assumed. This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete reference to, and explanation of, advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of digestible program examples to bring the reader along at a reasonable pace. More sophisticated programs and advanced concept topics balance out a book that is usable in a number of courses and settings for either self-study or class discussion.

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Written by a well-known computer science education and researcher. No previous knowledge of ML or functional programming is assumed. This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete reference to, and explanation of, advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of digestible program examples to bring the student along at a reasonable pace. More sophisticated programs and advanced concept topics balance out a book that is usable in a number of courses and settings for either self-study or class discussion. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Written by a well-known computer science education and researcher. No previous knowledge of ML or functional programming is assumed. This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete reference to, and explanation of, advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of digestible program examples to bring the reader along at a reasonable pace. More sophisticated programs and advanced concept topics balance out a book that is usable in a number of courses and settings for either self-study or class discussion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137903871
• ISBN-13: 978-0137903870
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Academic? Yes, but that's a good thing, January 17, 2005

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Christopher Brown (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I appreciate the consistency of exposition, especially when explaining recursion of execution and recursive datatypes using basis and induction cases. It's a book for those who are interested in the crossover between CS theory and mathematics, but only introductory calculus is necessary (and that's only in one section). If you come from a procedural programming background, as I did, this book is an excellent introduction to the techniques of functional programming. I would recommend reading this in conjunction with ML for the Working Programmer by Paulson. If you are looking for a gentler introduction to functional languages, like LISP and its sister Scheme, try The Little Schemer by Friedman and Felleisen.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Map to Understanding ML, November 1, 2009

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pyrokitsune777 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

When tasked to quickly learn the basics of the ML programming language for class and be expected to program an Abstract Data Type, I was a little bit frantic. In the short time given to me to prep for said programing project, I raced around looking for sources that would improve my understanding of the language and one of the sources i found was this book that was also recommended by the professor.

This book, Elements of ML Programming, has its reader approach ML from the vantage point of either someone who has never programmed but has some understanding of Programming theory or someone who has programmed before but never touched a Functional Programming Language. In that respect it excels at explaining the unique features of the ML language and how best to use and write in it.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and enjoyable., January 23, 1998

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This review is from: Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Although this is an introductory book, I also recommend it to advanced programmers. Concise and well written, it is a joy to read. Programmers who have little knowledge of modern functional languages will benefit immensely from this book. It is a great recreational read.