Tools for Structured Design: An Introduction to Programming Logic - Softcover

Bohl, Marilyn; Rynn, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130200379 ISBN 13: 9780130200372

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

A core text for Freshman to Graduate-level courses in Introduction to Program Design; a supplemental text for courses in Introduction to a specific language.

Widely adopted in technology, CIS, engineering, and business type courses for its exceptionally clear explanation of basic programming design principles, this text really starts from the beginning and assumes no prior programming knowledge. Using a unique concept-oriented, language-independent approach, it explores the full range of structured design concepts and problem-solving tools--through simple language, step-by-step examples, many sample problems, enrichment sections, and exercises.

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From the Back Cover

This excellent text continues to stand alone as the most comprehensive and easily-understood book of its kind, teaching program design in a well thought-out, language-independent manner. It assumes no prior programming background and starts with simple concepts, building on those concepts in a sequential, step-by-step approach that presents an extensive and solid foundation.

The author's objective is to analyze a problem and express its solution in such a way that the computer can be directed to follow the problem-solving procedure. Emphasis is placed on maintaining an overall structure in program design, and pseudo-code is shown as an alternative or supplement to flow-charting. Analyzing techniques of top-down modular program development fosters the reader's inquisitiveness. In this fifth edition, much new information has been added, including a new chapter on modularization.

This book will easily fit as the core text for any course covering programming logic and design or structured programming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130200379
• ISBN 13: 9780130200372
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 355