Object-Oriented Programming in Eiffel (International Computer Science Series) [Paperback]

Peter G. Thomas (Author), Raymond A. Weedon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201331314 | ISBN-13: 978-0201331318 | Publication Date: November 1997 | Edition: 2 Sub

The complete tutorial guide to object-oriented programming techniques in Eiffel, emphasising how its unique approach to 'programming by contract' encourages the design of correct, reusable software components. Emphasises the role of abstract data types in software development and uses them as a framework to teach Eiffel. Explains the principles behind the use of polymorphism and dynamic binding. Makes use of extensive written and practical exercises the majority of which contain solutions to consolidate and enhance the teaching of Eiffel.

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From the Back Cover

The Eiffel programming language has won strong support from the OOP community as an alternative to C++, Smalltalk and other languages. This book gives a complete tutorial guide, emphasizing the role of abstract data types (ADTs) in software development. It is especially suited to courses where object-oriented techniques are introduced for programming-in-the-large. It shows how Eiffel's unique approach to programming by contact encourages the design of reusable software components. It also explores techniques for ensuring the correctness of programs. Highlights of the book include: A strong emphasis on Eiffel's support for modern software engineering practice, including the development of abstract data types, reusable components, and correctness issues Full coverage of advanced features including multiple inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic binding, and exception handling Guidance on when to use inheritance and when to use the client-supplier relationship A case study illustrating Eiffel's power and expressiveness --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

About Pete Thomas Pete Thomas is Dean and Director of Studies in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computing at the Open University. He has teaching and research interests in programming languages and has written books on Prolog: from specification to prototype and Abstract Data Types. About Ray Weedon Ray Weedon is a lecturer in the Computing Department at the Open University. He has teaching and research interests in programming languages and has written books on Prolog: from specification to prototype and Abstract Data Types. 0201593874AB04062001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 690 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley; 2 Sub edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201331314
• ISBN-13: 978-0201331318
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,557,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro To Eiffel, April 13, 1999

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This review is from: Object-Oriented Programming in Eiffel (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

This is a very approachable book on software engineering in the language Eiffel. Every aspect of the language is covered in great detail, and there are plenty of exercises and illustrations throughout to help readers stay on course.

Some of the material here is quite hard to find in other computer texts. For instance, there are chapters that discuss the theory behind Abstract Data Types, exception handling, the client/supplier relationship, and polymorphism in much greater depth than one will find in about 95% of the OO texts on the shelves.

No matter what the language in which you program, you owe it to yourself to read this book. And while you're at it, pick up a copy of Meyer's Object Oriented Software Construction 2nd ed.

2 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars the book is useless., April 6, 1999

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This review is from: Object-Oriented Programming in Eiffel (International Computer Science Series) (Paperback)

I regrear to buy this book don't spend any penny on it