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by Joseph Bergin (Author), Mark Stehlik (Author), Jim Roberts (Author), Richard E. Pattis (Author) "Robots live in a world that is unexciting by today's standards (there are no volcanoes, Chinese restaurants, or symphony orchestras), but it does include enough..." (more)
Key Phrases: error shutoff, main task block, writing robot programs, Avenues Figure, Beeper Controller, Beeper Finder (more...)
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This creative approach to learning C++ programming introduces readers to Karel the Robot and then shows them how to design programs that instruct Karel to perform complex tasks. Karel's world is essentially a practice field on which readers learn valuable lessons about creating and debugging program. The programs instruct the robot to move and manipulate its environment using object orientation.

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This creative approach to learning C++ programming introduces readers to Karel the Robot and then shows them how to design programs that instruct Karel to perform complex tasks. Karel's world is essentially a practice field on which readers learn valuable lessons about creating and debugging program. The programs instruct the robot to move and manipulate its environment using object orientation.

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 2, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471138096
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471138099
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #665,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Concepts, August 23, 1998
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I was looking for a way to introduce my students to object-oriented programming without scaring them out of the class in the first 10 minutes. Karel the Robot is a powerful aid to teaching because it has a very limited vocabulary, which is easily extensible and encourages students to build their own components quickly. It is a great way to introduce concepts that will be directly analogous in C++ and Java. The examples and problem sets in the book provide a rich resource of ideas. Although some of the concepts can difficult such as recursion, this is a great book for teaching structured logic to students from high school through collage level.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Decent but very basic intro to C++, February 22, 2000
This book is meant for the earliest of beginning programmers. If you have any programming experience whatsoever, even with macros, the information in this book will seem extrememly remedial. Also, some of the terms used aren't even real C++ code, so you'll have to adjust your thinking just a little when you move on. Finally, the price is pretty steep for the amount of information you get. I would probably only recommend this book for someone needing a very, very, VERY gentle intro to programming.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quickly learn the Concepts and Theories behind C++ and Java, October 6, 1999
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With the use of this book and associated software, one can master the C++ or Java language in no time at all! It uses the analagy of a Robot, and the simple classes that operate it. Due to the fact that it has simple classes, time is not wasted trying to remember the many classes and their functions, and the reader immediatly begins programming the Robot. The Karel++ language has the Syntax of C++, and is Object Oriented (just like Java and C++). This is a must buy for anyone getting into programming, or just learning OOP (Object Oriented Programming)!
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1.0 out of 5 stars I'd rather cross the Saraha without sunscreen
This book was the text for one of my intro to programming courses. I had no choice. You do. Run while you can.
Published on August 12, 2003 by Neferset

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Start for Younger Readers
This book reminds me of the older LOGO programming language. You have a small "robot" that explores his world. You tell him how to move and what to do. Read more
Published on May 15, 2002 by W. Scott Cordle

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth your time
I had to read this book for an introductory programming class and didn't find it at all helpful when going on to Java. It wasn't worth the time I spent working with it. Read more
Published on March 11, 2001

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