Squeak: Object-Oriented Design with Multimedia Applications - Softcover

Guzdial, Mark J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130280283 ISBN 13: 9780130280282

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

For Sophomore/Senior-level courses in Object-Oriented Programming or Comparative Programming Languages where a book on object-oriented language is required.

This innovative text teaches object-oriented programming using Squeak―a powerful, freely available language that is highly effective for teaching object-oriented programming. Using a focus on the basics and compelling case studies, the text covers the whole process of object-oriented development―from object-oriented analysis and design, through user interface design and application evaluation.

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Review

"In Squeak, you have your hands in one of the most late bound, yet practical, programming systems ever created. It is also an artifact which is wide, broad, and deep enough to permit real scientific study, creation of new theories, mathematics, engineering constructions, and even its own successor! Please use this book to learn how to do all of the above."―Alan Kay, V-P Research, Disney Imagineering

"The text presents OO concepts in the context of Smalltalk (Squeak), which is by far the best environment and language in which to learn the concepts. The author is clearly enthusiastic about the subject matter...authoritative in explaining the basics of Smalltalk."―Keith R. Pierce, St. Paul Companies

From the Back Cover

This innovative text teaches object-oriented programming using Squeak―a powerful, freely available language that is highly effective for teaching object-oriented programming. Using a focus on the basics and compelling case studies, the text covers the whole process of object-oriented development―from object-oriented analysis and design, though user interface design and application evaluation.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

• Free Squeak CD with book
  • CD includes version 2.7 of Squeak compatible with Windows 95/98/NT, WindowsCE, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris, SGI, Acorn, BeOS. Also includes source code for examples, Squeak extras, and lecture notes in PowerPoint and Squeak-native formats.
• Focus in Squeak
  • Gives both professionals and students great flexibility in working in an exciting environment that supports the latest in multimedia, including 3-D computer graphics, MIDI audio, and Flash animations. It is the first printed documentation for Squeak's advanced features, Morphic user interface, and support for multimedia.
• Rich description of object-oriented process.
  • Introduces readers to an object-oriented design process, using UML standard class diagrams.
• A user interface design and evaluation process.
  • Leads users through constructing user interfaces, then designing and evaluating user interfaces. Case studies present the design and implementation of exciting multimedia applications, then follow-up with real evaluation results from interaction with users.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0130280283
• ISBN 13: 9780130280282
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 306