Problem Solving in C++ Including Breadth and Laboratories

by Shiflet,Angela B.

• ISBN13: 9780534400057
• ISBN10: 0534400051
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-21
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This text introduces the beginning computer science student to the analysis, design, implementation, testing, and debugging of programs using ANSI C++, and to the breadth and richness of the computer science discipline. With ample use of examples and figures, the authors present material in a clear, visual manner. The introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP), which begins early in the text, is gradual and natural. Chapter 3 starts covering encapsulation with objects and use of classes, and Chapter 4 shows students how to define methods. Offering a wonderful hands-on introduction to many features of problem solving in C++, each chapter concludes with a laboratory section that is integrated with the topics in the text. Throughout the text, twenty-two discrete "breadth" sections present a broad range of topics in computer science. Students develop problem solving ability, programming skill, and an appreciation for the discipline of computer science.

Table of Contents

The Fundamentals of Computer Science

Integer Variables and Expressions

Integer Functions and Encapsulation

Decision Making and Classes

More Numeric Types and Polymorphism

Looping

Counter-Controlled Loops

Characters

Inheritance and Files

Arrays and the Vector Class

Strings and the String Class

Structures and Enumeration Types

Recursion

Pointers

Data Structures

Appendices

The ASCII Character Code

Keywords in C++

Precedence of Operators

Random Number Generation

Text Files on the World Wide Web

Glossary of Computer Science Terms

Answers to Selected Exercises

Answers to Review Questions

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