Author Description
Written for a first course in computer science that uses C++ language, A Computer Science Tapestry assumes no prior programming background. Supplied with the book are a large number of classes, programs, and libraries to teach students how to read, modify, and enhance programs before learning to write them from scratch.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the foundational principles of computer science and programming through the practical application of the C++ language. Author Owen L. Astrachan provides a pedagogical framework designed for introductory students with no prior coding experience. The book utilizes a library-first approach, emphasizing the modification and analysis of existing code structures before requiring students to construct programs from scratch.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Introductory C++ programming syntax and logic
- A collection of pre-written classes and libraries for student analysis
- Exercises focused on reading, modifying, and enhancing software
- Fundamental computer science concepts suitable for a first-year curriculum
Scope Limits
- Advanced software engineering patterns
- Complex hardware architecture or low-level systems programming
- Non-C++ programming paradigms
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this text for its effective transition from code consumption to code creation. Experts note that the library-heavy approach provides a stable foundation for students who might otherwise struggle with the syntax-heavy nature of C++.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill College
ISBN-10:
0070020361
ISBN-13:
9780070020368
textbook
Science & Math
Programming
Education
Software
Mathematics
Computer Science
C++