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How to Design Programs: An Introduction to Programming and Computing,Used
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This introduction to programming places computer science in the core of a liberal arts education. Unlike other introductory books, it focuses on the program design process. This approach fosters a variety of skillscritical reading, analytical thinking, creative synthesis, and attention to detailthat are important for everyone, not just future computer programmers. The book exposes readers to two fundamentally new ideas. First, it presents program design guidelines that show the reader how to analyze a problem statement; how to formulate concise goals; how to make up examples; how to develop an outline of the solution, based on the analysis; how to finish the program; and how to test. Each step produces a welldefined intermediate product. Second, the book comes with a novel programming environment, the first one explicitly designed for beginners. The environment grows with the readers as they master the material in the book until it supports a fullfledged language for the whole spectrum of programming tasks.All the book's support materials are available for free on the Web. The Web site includes the environment, teacher guides, exercises for all levels, solutions, and additional projects.A second edition is now available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'How to Design Programs'? A: The book emphasizes the program design process, integrating computer science into a liberal arts education. It fosters critical reading, analytical thinking, and creative synthesis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Design Programs' is Matthias Felleisen.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book presents program design guidelines, a novel programming environment for beginners, and includes free support materials like teacher guides and exercises available online.
- Q: Is this book suitable for complete beginners? A: Yes, it is designed specifically for beginners and introduces programming concepts in a friendly manner.
- Q: What is the publication date of the first edition? A: The first edition was published on February 12, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 720 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Can I find additional resources for this book online? A: Yes, all support materials including exercises, solutions, and additional projects are available for free on the Web.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for different skill levels? A: Yes, the book includes exercises tailored for all levels of learners.