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An Object-Oriented Approach to Programming Logic and Design, 3e, International Edition provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing object-oriented program logic. This textbook assumes no programming language experience. The writing is nontechnical and emphasizes good programming practices. The examples are business examples; they do not assume mathematical background beyond high school business math. Additionally, the examples illustrate one or two major points; they do not contain so many features that students become lost following irrelevant and extraneous details.
List of contents
1. An Overview of Computers and Logic.2. Understanding Structure.3. Making Decisions.4. Looping.5. Using Arrays.6. Using Methods and Parameters.7. Object-Oriented Programming Concepts - Classes, Objects, Behaviors, Attributes.8. Event-Driven Programming With Graphical User Interfaces.9. Object Concepts: Polymorphism and Inheritance.10. Understanding Exception Handling.11. System Modeling With the UML.12. Advanced Array Concepts.
About the author
Joyce Farrell has authored several popular programming textbooks, including books on Programming Logic and Design, Java, C#, and C++. Her books are recognized for their clear, direct writing style and effective presentation. A well-respected instructor, Ms. Farrell has taught Computer Information Systems at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois; the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; and McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Summary
An Object-Oriented Approach to Programming Logic and Design, 3e, International Edition provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing object-oriented program logic. This textbook assumes no programming language experience. The writing is nontechnical and emphasizes good programming practices. The examples are business examples; they do not assume mathematical background beyond high school business math. Additionally, the examples illustrate one or two major points; they do not contain so many features that students become lost following irrelevant and extraneous details.
