Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials - Softcover

Horstmann, Cay S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471318477 ISBN 13: 9780471318477

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

Providing the principles of programming to computer science students, this book covers the traditional subject matter of a beginning programming course, as well as giving an introduction to object-oriented programming. Objects are used throughout the book as appropriate for the developmental level of the student. This edition includes a Web site-based lab manual and transparency masters for all illustrations and programs, a "Random Facts" section which covers the historical and social aspects of computing, and a "Common Errors" section appearing in every chapter to provide insights into what goes wrong in the test of programming efforts.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Time Is On Your Side

Whether you′re a student or professor, time is really on your side with Horstmann′s Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials, Second Edition. This highly accessible text introduces students to the concepts and principles of computing using a subject of C++. With its focus on problem solving, design of solutions and fundamentals of programming using ANSI standard C++, professors will quickly be able to show students how to apply these skills in developing exciting, working programs. Horstmann follows an "objects early/implement classes later" approach where students discover how to use objects early on, and later learn how to implement them. As they begin to understand these concepts, they′re also develop good programming habits and a consistent style with the included programming style guide.

Special Features

• Object–oriented features covered include the discovery and design of classes, and the concept of inheritance.
• Students become familiar with objects, then move on to mastering fundamental programming concepts and finally tackle the implementation of classes.
• Throughout the text, students will learn tips, tricks and traps that they′ll need to know to become good programmers.
• An optional compatibility library allows the use of ANSI features with most popular compilers.
• The programming code from the book can be downloaded at: http://www.wiley.com/college/horstmann.

 

About the Author

Cay Horstmann is a professor of Computer Science at San Jose State University and is the Vice President of Technology at Preview Systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471318477
• ISBN 13: 9780471318477
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704