The Essence of Programming Using C++ - Douglas Bell - 1997 - Paperback - Prentice Hall

The Essence of Programming Using C++ An introduction to the concepts and techniques of programming

Programming / Graphics

The Prentice Hall Essence of Computing Series provides a concise, practical and uniform introduction to the core components of an undergraduate computer science degree. Acknowledging the recent changes within higher education, this approach uses a variety of pedagogical tools - case studies, worked examples and self-test questions - to underpin the student's learning. Details of all titles in the series can be found on page ii.

The Essence of Programming Using C++ is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of programming. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and enables the reader to write small and medium-sized programs in the popular C++ language. This book embraces all the significant areas of programming,-including control structures and arrays. Functions and parameter passing are explored, along with the testing and debugging of programs. Program design and style are also examined in a simple and concise treatment.

Key features:
* Uses the mainstream language C++, which embodies all current programming facilities and concepts
* Addresses a variety of common applications, ranging from games to data processing
* Is packed with learning aids, including a complete worked example of a program development

Douglas Bell is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, and has been involved in the teaching of programming and software development methods for twenty years. He has also worked in industry as a computer programmer.