ADA as a Second Language (McGraw-Hill series in software engineering and technology) [Paperback]

Norman H. Cohen (Author), Norman Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Series: McGraw-Hill series in software engineering and technology | Publication Date: July 1986

Known as the authority on Ada 83, this text reflects the latest version of the language, Ada 95. Designed for a junior/senior programming course, this text serves as both a tutorial introduction and a complete reference to the Ada language. It offers specific, practical advice on how and why to use each language feature, stressing good programming style supported by hundreds of complete examples.

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Widely acclaimed as the authoritative textbook on Ada 83, Ada as a Second Language has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest version of the language, Ada 95. encyclopedic in scope, this book covers all of Ada 95, including the predefined packages and the specialized-needs annexes. Each chapter ends with a section addressed to users of Ada-83 compilers. Comparisons with C, C++, COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal avoid misconceptions about Ada and help readers recognize a new notation for a familiar concept. Proceeding from introductory explanantions of fundamental software-engineering and programming concepts to detailed and enlightening discussions of language features, and containing hundreds of complete examples, Ada as a Second Language serves as both a tutorial introduction and a complete reference to the Ada language. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 838 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US (July 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070115893
• ISBN-13: 978-0070115897
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Ada95 book, if you are experienced programmer., December 1, 1999

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This review is from: Ada as A Second Language (Paperback)

Over two years back, I had to write and test huge amount of code (about 200-330K LOC) in Ada 95 (I had over 8 yrs. Ada 83 experience) in very short time. A colleague suggested to use this book. It has helped me in every way. The book contains very clear explanations about all the new concepts in Ada and it also covers the real-time issues, OOP, low-level multilingual programming, distributed programming etc.

Although, it was written for the "C" programmers who are new to Ada, I have since then worked on two more major programs and this is the only Ada95 book I am continuously using together with the Ada 95 LRM.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Ada 95., April 12, 1999

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This review is from: Ada as A Second Language (Paperback)

This book is the best Ada 95 book in the market. It covers everything about Ada 95 (core language plus all six specialized annexes). Chapters are presented in a tutorial format. Examples in the book are practical and realistic. Best of all you learn features of Ada 95 with a tremendous clarity. What is unbelievable is the ability of the author to teach you some complex topics in a step by step manner leaving no room for confusion. This book is complete in every way and entertaining. If you are a serious Ada developer this is a MUST BOOK. I use this book to teach adavnced Ada 95 classes.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The First book I always "goto" for help in Ada95, January 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ada as A Second Language (Paperback)

The first edition of this book was my second Ada83 book, but quickly became my favorite. The only way to have improved on the original was to write another about the new and improved Ada standard, Ada95. I have recommended this book to numerous co-workers, both new to the language and old timers, and all agree this is among the best. The sections at the end of each chapter explaining the differences from Ada83 are helpful for those of us familiar with Ada95 but are still using Ada83. The examples in the book are excellent and provide just enough information to solve specific questions without getting bogged down in the details. I have used the first edition through the second from student to professional and look forward to a third some time in the next century.