Pascal: A New Introduction to Computer Science - Softcover

Pratt, Terence W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136542867 ISBN 13: 9780136542865

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1990

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to modern methods of developing and analyzing computer programs. Focusing on bringing fundamental concepts and principles from computer science and software engineering into the first programming course, the text provides a foundation on which to build modern software engineering practices in later courses, and prepares students for future work in computer science or other fields. The text emphasizes both program synthesis and program analysis, and introduces a set of program analysis methods to enable students to determine whether a program is correct, find errors quickly during testing and make modifications without introducing new errors. It uses a modern software engineering approach that focuses on principles of good program design rather than coding details, and stresses the use of abstraction to control program complexity. Coverage is based in part upon 1989 Denning committee recommendations concerning first computer course improvements.

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Synopsis

Textbook for undergraduate students emphasizes interactive programming throughout. Some basic familiarity with high school algebra is expected. No bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136542867
• ISBN 13: 9780136542865
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1256