Students' Guide to Program Design (The students' guide series) - Softcover

Robertson, Dr. Lesley Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750604956 ISBN 13: 9780750604956

Publisher: Newnes, 1992

Synopsis

Existing programming texts that use specific languages (PASCAL, BASIC etc) usually gloss over the important step of designing a solution to a given problem. This book tackles program design by using structured programming techniques and pseudocode to develop a solution algorithm. The pseudocode used in the book has been chosen for its closeness to written English and to the syntax of most programming languages. The book begins with a basic explanation of structured programming techniques, top-down development and modular design. Then, concept by concept, the student is introduced to the syntax of pseudocode; methods of defining the problem; the application of basic control structures in the development of the solution algorithm; desk checking techniques; hierarchy charts; and module design considerations. Examples and problems are given throughout.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750604956
• ISBN 13: 9780750604956
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188