Object-Oriented Programming in Eiffel (2nd Edition) (International Computer Science Series) (Addison-Wesley Eiffel in Practice Series) - Softcover

Thomas, P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201331314 ISBN 13: 9780201331318

Publisher: AddisonWesley, 1997

Synopsis

The complete tutorial guide to objectoriented programming techniques in Eiffel, emphasising how its unique approach to `programming by contract' encourages the design of correct, reusable software components.

Emphasises the role of abstract data types in software development and uses them as a framework to teach Eiffel. Explains the principles behind the use of polymorphism and dynamic binding. Makes use of extensive written and practical exercises the majority of which contain solutions to consolidate and enhance the teaching of Eiffel.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Eiffel programming language has won strong support from the OOP community as an alternative to C++, Smalltalk and other languages. This book gives a complete tutorial guide, emphasizing the role of abstract data types (ADTs) in software development. It is especially suited to courses where object-oriented techniques are introduced for programming-in-the-large. It shows how Eiffel's unique approach to programming by contact encourages the design of reusable software components. It also explores techniques for ensuring the correctness of programs.

Highlights of the book include:

• A strong emphasis on Eiffel's support for modern software engineering practice, including the development of abstract data types, reusable components, and correctness issues
• Full coverage of advanced features including multiple inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic binding, and exception handling
• Guidance on when to use inheritance and when to use the client-supplier relationship
• A case study illustrating Eiffel's power and expressiveness

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About the Author

About Pete Thomas

Pete Thomas is Dean and Director of Studies in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computing at the Open University. He has teaching and research interests in programming languages and has written books on Prolog: from specification to prototype and Abstract Data Types.

About Ray Weedon

Ray Weedon is a lecturer in the Computing Department at the Open University. He has teaching and research interests in programming languages and has written books on Prolog: from specification to prototype and Abstract Data Types.

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Edition details

• Publisher: AddisonWesley
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201331314
• ISBN 13: 9780201331318
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 712