Concise Prelude to Programming : Concepts and Design

by Venit, Stewart

• ISBN13: 9781576761168
• ISBN10: 1576761169
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

This book, in a language-free context, helps readers learn general programming topics. Topics covered include data types, control structures, files, arrays, subprograms, structured programming principles and how to use basic tools and algorithms. No prior experience with computers or programming is necessary, nor is any special knowledge of mathematics, finance, or any other discipline.

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Brief History of Computers

Computer Basics

Software and Programming Languages

An Introduction to Programming

What Is Programming?

Basic Programming Concepts

Data Processing and Output

Data Types

Developing a Program

The Program Development Cycle

Program Design

Coding, Documenting, and Testing a Program

Structured Programming

An Introduction to GUIs and OOP

Selection Structures: Making Decisions

An Introduction to Selection Structures

Relational and Logical Operators

Selecting from Several Alternatives

Applications of Selection Structures

Focus on Problem Solving

Repetition Structures: Looping

An Introduction to Repetition Structures

Counter-controlled Loops

Applications of Repetition Structures

Nested Loops

Focus on Problem Solving

Sequential Data Files

Sequential File Basics

Modifying a Sequential File

Merging Sequential Files

Focus on Problem Solving

Arrays: Lists and Tables

One-dimensional Arrays

Searching and Sorting Arrays

Other Uses of Arrays

Two-dimensional Arrays

Focus on Problem Solving

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