
An introduction to computer science and programming, using the C++ language and object-oriented concepts to teach students to program by reading and using classes before writing them. Includes a CD-ROM that features C++ 6.0 compiler.
This text investigates the pedagogical effectiveness of teaching computer science by prioritizing the consumption of existing classes before the creation of new ones. Owen L. Astrachan, a computer science educator, utilizes this framework to bridge the gap between basic syntax and complex object-oriented design. The book argues that students gain a more robust understanding of software engineering principles when they first interact with pre-built libraries and class structures in C++.
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Experts recognize this text as a structured approach to early computer science education that emphasizes abstraction. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is designed for formal classroom instruction rather than casual self-study.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
ISBN-10:
0070061912
ISBN-13:
9780070061910
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