Illustrates key computing concepts using examples in the most popular programming languages. This is an essential guide for the hundreds of thousands of students studying Introduction to Computer Science or Introduction to Programming, presenting the basic concepts of computer science and illlustrating them with examples in C/C++, and Java. More than 285,000 college majors and 11,000 high school Advanced Placement candidates are enrolled in required Computing Science courses. Explains algorithm development and data abstraction. Supplements leading computer science textbooks.
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Ramon A. Mata-Toledo, Ph.D. (Harrisonburg, VA) is an associate professor of computer science at James Madison with 30 years of teaching experience. Pauline K. Cushman, Ph.D. (Harrisonburg, VA) is an assistant professor of integrated science and technology and computer science at James Madison University.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
overview of 4 popular languages,
This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Computer Science (Paperback)
This book is unique in that it is both low-priced and provides an overview of four popular languages - C, C++, Java and VisualBasic (I couldn't find anything on Pascal and Fortran, unlike what the Publisher's review implies). It is sometimes heavy going and or lacks detail in places, and will need to be supplemented by other books and courses. Still, it's good value for the price.
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Good supplement for anyone learning basic computer programming,
This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Computer Science (Paperback)
This is a pretty good introduction to basic undergraduate ideas in computer science including different number systems (hex, binary), computing structures (components, architecture), and the concept of program layout and algorithms. This book does not go deep into these concepts, but at least it makes the student aware that these issues exist and gives a very brief idea of how they work. In other words, don't expect any in-depth examination of computational complexity in the section on algorithms. The lion's share of the book is dedicated to simple programming concepts. First the ideas of variables, constants, operators, operator precedence, and input/output are introduced. Then these concepts are used to examine the constructs of control structures, functions, subroutines, arrays, strings, files, and data structures. There is a very basic chapter on object oriented programming that includes the advantages of object orientation as well as an introduction to terminology and program structure. Simple programs are shown as examples and also given as exercises in four popular languages - C, C++, Visual Basic, and Java.
This book was written in 1999, so the properties of the four featured programming languages have changed some, but not enough to nullify the usefulness of this book. I would say that this book is suitable for high school and freshman college students getting their first look at the basics of computing and of programming in any language. This book does not substitute as an introductory textbook for learning the four programming languages used, but it would make a nice supplement.
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"A computer is a device which, under the direction of a program, can process data, alters its own program instructions, and perform computations and logical operations without human intervention." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
void closefiles, void openfiles, incoming array, posttest loop, variable valuel, first available spot, pretest loop, int vall, pup rat, width specifier, two minus one, zero plus one, selection sort algorithm, hierarchy chart, word operands, checking bits, return data type, random file, fixed repetition, parity block, keyword void, function header, nonblank character, consecutive bytes, meal charges Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Visual Basic, After Pass, End Sub, Private Sub, Supplementary Problems, Private Function, End Function, Loop While, Original Array, Alexander the Great, Else Print, Print Next, Object Possible Attributes Possible Behaviors, Cary Grant, Case Else, Hello World, Jane Fonda, Java System, Quotient When Number Dividing New!
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void closefiles, void openfiles, incoming array, posttest loop, variable valuel, first available spot, pretest loop, int vall, pup rat, width specifier, two minus one, zero plus one, selection sort algorithm, hierarchy chart, word operands, checking bits, return data type, random file, fixed repetition, parity block, keyword void, function header, nonblank character, consecutive bytes, meal charges Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Visual Basic, After Pass, End Sub, Private Sub, Supplementary Problems, Private Function, End Function, Loop While, Original Array, Alexander the Great, Else Print, Print Next, Object Possible Attributes Possible Behaviors, Cary Grant, Case Else, Hello World, Jane Fonda, Java System, Quotient When Number Dividing New!
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