Web-Based Introduction to Programming: Essential Algorithms, Syntax, and Control Structures Using PHP and XHTML

by O'kane, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781594605239
• ISBN10: 1594605238
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-30
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Pr

Summary

A Web-Based Introduction to Programming is designed for use in introductory programming, programming logic and design, or Web programming courses, and for anyone seeking a painless way to learn the basics of programming by developing small Web applications. The book is clearly written, using consistent examples in every chapter and step-by-step descriptions of standard programming procedure. Each chapter follows precise learning outcomes that are accurately tested by the end-of-chapter quizzes and exercises. A Web-Based Introduction to Programming keeps the focus on the need for beginning programmers to learn essential syntax and control structures with minimal complexity. Each chapter focuses on a single topic and related material is provided in appendices. Students learn to convert requirements into algorithms, and then develop small Web-based applications using a combination of PHP and HTML. All required software is provided and can be installed quickly and easily in minutes under Windows, Macintosh OS X or Linux. The software can be installed entirely on a USB drive so that students can carry their entire work environment with them (no need for special classroom installation). The Web site www.mikeokane.com/textbooks/WebTech/ includes all materials found on the CD, and also provides access to additional exercises, test banks, slide presentations, quiz solutions, code solutions, and other instructional resources.

Author Biography

Michael J. O'Kane is a professor at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

Table of Contents

Introducing Computer Programming	p. 3
Client/Server Applications - Getting Started	p. 21
Program Design - From Requirements to Algorithms	p. 51
Basics of Markup - Creating a User Interface with HTML	p. 75
Creating a Working Program - Basics of PHP	p. 115
Persistent Data - Working with Files and Databases	p. 149
Programs that Choose - Introducing Selection Structures	p. 189
Multiple Selection, Nesting, ANDs and ORs	p. 223
Programs that Count - Harnessing the Power of Repetition	p. 259
"While NOT End-Of-File" - Introducing Event-Controlled Loops	p. 303
Structured Data - Working with Arrays	p. 345
Program Modularity - Working with Functions and Objects	p. 383
In Conclusion ...	p. 421
Data Representation and Formats	p. 429
Files, Folders, Addressing Schemes, and Command Line Arguments	p. 435
Installing and Running xamppLite	p. 449
Debugging Your Code	p. 453
More about HTML and CSS	p. 463
More About PHP	p. 469
Additional Topics	p. 475
Index	p. 483
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