IBM Smalltalk: The Language (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) [Paperback]

David N. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 1995 | ISBN-10: 080530908X | ISBN-13: 978-0805309089 | Edition: 1

This detailed reference book, produced in cooperation with IBM, provides encyclopedic coverage of the Smalltalk language as found in IBM'S Smalltalk and VisualAge products, while also providing an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. Although a programming background is assumed, no prior knowledge of Smalltalk or Object-Oriented concepts is needed. Numerous examples guide readers through the concepts and methods of IBM Smalltalk, moving from short expressions, to code fragments, to full programs. Over 350 numbered examples from the text are also available in machine-readable form. Nearly 1,000 smaller examples and over 100 figures and illustrations help to illuminate every concept. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing enable programmers to find information quickly, making this book a practical reference that answers important questions about the language. 080530908XB04062001

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This detailed reference book, produced in cooperation with IBM, provides encyclopedic coverage of the Smalltalk language as found in IBM'S Smalltalk and VisualAge products, while also providing an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. Although a programming background is assumed, no prior knowledge of Smalltalk or Object-Oriented concepts is needed.

Numerous examples guide readers through the concepts and methods of IBM Smalltalk, moving from short expressions, to code fragments, to full programs. Over 350 numbered examples from the text are also available in machine-readable form. Nearly 1,000 smaller examples and over 100 figures and illustrations help to illuminate every concept. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing enable programmers to find information quickly, making this book a practical reference that answers important questions about the language.

080530908XB04062001

About the Author

About David N. Smith

David N. Smith is a Senior Programmer at IBM'sT J Watson Research Center in Hawthorne, NY. He currently spends mostof his time using the Smalltalk language, both programming and writing booksabout it. In addition to his books for Addison-Wesley, he is the editor of a revised Smalltalk FAQ, hosted by the University of Illinois.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition (February 5, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080530908X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805309089
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,683,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for people who don't already know Smalltalk, July 6, 1999

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This review is from: IBM Smalltalk: The Language (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) (Paperback)

This was my first experience with the Smalltalk language. It was recommended to me by someone who already programs with Smalltalk. I found that this book was very good the second time through. After reading this book the first time, a lot of the concepts seemed a little fuzzy. After reading it the second time, I then had a better grasp on the language and was able to program most of the examples given in the book without too much difficulty. Knowing now the contents and organization of this book, it is now one of MY recommended reference and learning books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference book, May 25, 2000

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This review is from: IBM Smalltalk: The Language (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) (Paperback)

This book is great as a reference for the class library. I use this book when I'm trying to find just the right Collection or Stream method to use - it's much faster than browsing through all the code.