Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++ (SCHAUMS' COMPUTING) - Softcover

Hubbard, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070308683 ISBN 13: 9780070308688

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 1998

Synopsis

This powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have if you want top grades and thorough understanding of the fundamentals of computing with C++, the computing language taught at 83% of all colleges. This student-friendly study guide leads you step-by-step through the entire computer science course, giving you 420 problems with fully worked solutions and easy-to-follow examples for every new topic. You get complete explanations of data abstraction, recursion, Standard C++ container classes, searching, sorting algorithms, and other complex concepts, simplified and illustrated so they're easy to grasp. You also get additional practice problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. This superb study guide covers the entire course, from logic to libraries. If you're taking introduction to computer science, this book will be your best friend. It's perfect for independent study, too!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Master the fundamentals of computing with C++ with Schaum's--the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Use detailed examples to solve problems
• Brush up before tests
• Find answers fast
• Study quickly and more effectively
• Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format--without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember--fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• Full coverage of Computer Science I-II, using the computing language taught by 83% of all colleges
• Simplified explanations of recursion, logic, polymorphism, algorithms, and more
• 455 solved problems in computer science, including step-by-step annotations
• Examples and worked problems that help you master programming with C++

If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of computing with C++, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

• Introduction to Computing
• C++ Fundamentals
• Control Structures
• Functions
• Arrays
• Strings and Files
• Abstract Data Types
• Pointers
• Lists
• Standard Container Classes
• Recursion
• Trees
• Sorting
• Searching
• Appendixes: Algorithms, References

About the Author:

JOHN R> HUBBARD is professor of mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Richmond. He received his Ph.D from the University of Michigan (1973) and has been a member of the richmond faculty since 1983.His primary interests are in numerial algorithms and database systems. Dr. Hubbard is the author of severalother books, including Schaum's Outline of programming with C++, Schaum's Outline of Fumdamentals of Computing with C++, Schaum,s Outline of Data Structure with C++, and Schaum's Outline of Data Structures with Java.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0070308683
• ISBN 13: 9780070308688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368